Melville, New York vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,002 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Melville, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher