Michigan City, Indiana vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 44.7% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $86,846 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, IN vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Michigan City, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher