Rahway, New Jersey vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Rahway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,380 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rahway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Rahway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Rahway, New Jersey
Rahway, NJ vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Rahway, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher