Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 230.6% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $330,633 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
806% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Schaumburg, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  230.6% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  848.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher