What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, Massachusettscompared to Schaumburg, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, Massachusetts copmared to Schaumburg, Illinois?

A salary of $65,000 in Schaumburg, Illinois should increase to $80,978 in Rochester, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCHAUMBURG vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Rochester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Massachusetts is 24.6% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,978 in Rochester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Rochester
than in Schaumburg, Illinois

Schaumburg, IL vs. Rochester, MA

Compared to Schaumburg, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

0.9% higher

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Rochester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Schaumburg, IL vs. Rochester, MA

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