Atlanta, Georgia vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 1.8% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $55,031 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher