Smyrna, Tennessee vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 7.3% more expensive than Smyrna, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,646 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Smyrna, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
67% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna, TN vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Smyrna, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher