Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 21.8% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,111 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Ellicott City, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower