Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 1.8% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,408 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Schaumburg, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower