Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.5% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $240,968 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Austin
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Schaumburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower