Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 36.2% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,213 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Decatur
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Schaumburg, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower