Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 4.8% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,115 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Tempe
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Schaumburg, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower