Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 136.5% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,250 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Schaumburg, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.5% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  506.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher