Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Maquoketa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maquoketa, Iowa is 29.3% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $17,668 in Maquoketa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maquoketa, Iowa is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Maquoketa
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Maquoketa, IA
Compared to Schaumburg, Maquoketa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower