Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 21.8% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,106 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Bangor
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Schaumburg, Bangor 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower