Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Fort Lee, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 38.1% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,563 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Schaumburg, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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