West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 6.8% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,070 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to West St. Paul, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher