Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 12.0% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,388 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Schaumburg, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower