Columbia, Missouri vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 19.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,043 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Columbia, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher