West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 20.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,405 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
75% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher