Manhattan, New York vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 51.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,382 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% lower