Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Schaumburg, IL vs Waltham, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Schaumburg is 47.6% younger than the median age of a home in Waltham.
 Schaumburg, ILWaltham, MAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$681,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock29.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.4$11.0
 Homes Owned58.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.7%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Schaumburg, ILWaltham, MAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,350$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,490  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,300$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,400$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,800  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Schaumburg, ILWaltham, MAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.9%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Schaumburg, ILWaltham, MAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock50.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Schaumburg, ILWaltham, MAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198923.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock27.8%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Schaumburg    10 Reviews
Scott Williams · Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, IL General livability
Over 12 years ago

Nice middle-class community. Excellent schools. Excellent variety in retail establishments. Very good park district with plentiful activities, classes, and three outdoor  More

   |    Reply
Johnny  · Schaumburg, IL
I've don't have much to say
Over 12 years ago

Schaumburg, Schaumburg, it's Ok, I guess I don't have much to  More

   |    Reply
Jane · Schaumburg, IL
Cook County Taxes are Skyrocketing
Over 16 years ago

At 11% sales tax I believe that Cook County, IL. is the highest in the country. The cost of gasoline is bumped by this as well as the use of smog formulated fuel which  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Schaumburg

See all reviews
Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews
Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

   |    Reply
Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 17 years ago

Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Waltham

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Hesperia, CaliforniaHayden, IdahoCompare
 Jacksonville, OregonAnacortes, WashingtonCompare
 Charlotte, North CarolinaElk Grove, CaliforniaCompare
 Papillion, NebraskaYukon, OklahomaCompare
 Dublin, New HampshireLebanon, New HampshireCompare
 Coppell, TexasMountain View, CaliforniaCompare
 Wilmington, North CarolinaChula Vista, CaliforniaCompare
 South Jordan, UtahPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Flat Rock, North CarolinaJupiter, FloridaCompare
 West Bradenton, FloridaTallahassee, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Schaumburg, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Waltham, Massachusetts
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.