Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 16.5% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,827 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Louisville
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Schaumburg, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower