2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Whitewater, WI vs Schaumburg, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Schaumburg or is it cheaper to live in Whitewater?
- Schaumburg is 13.5% more expensive than Whitewater.

Which city has more affordable housing, Schaumburg or Whitewater?
- Schaumburg housing costs are 30.6% more expensive than Whitewater housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Whitewater or is Health Care more affordable in Schaumburg.
- Health related expenses are 8.2% less in Schaumburg.
 Whitewater, WISchaumburg, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries96.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing81.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$273,100$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock125.4100
 Miscellaneous122.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Whitewater    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

great arts council; many creative arts outlets and opportunities and exhibitions for a small farm community. the university in town creates an added upscale environment.  More

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Reviews for Schaumburg    10 Reviews

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

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

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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

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