Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 18.8% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,596 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Schaumburg, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower