Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 10.1% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,621 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Columbia
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Schaumburg, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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