Fairhope, Alabama vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,985 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
116% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Fairhope, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher