Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 64.3% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $188,990 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Oakland
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Schaumburg, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher