Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Schaumburg, Illinois


The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 54.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $180,277 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Berkeley, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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