Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 21.1% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,432 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Schaumburg, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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