Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Monroe, Louisiana


The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 24.8% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,616 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Monroe
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Monroe, LA
Compared to Schaumburg, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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