Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $90,633 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher