Kentwood, Michigan vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 16.2% more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $139,481 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Kentwood, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher