Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 34.5% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,115 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Schaumburg, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower