Melbourne, Florida vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,886 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
75% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Melbourne, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher