Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 8.2% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,097 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Nome
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Schaumburg, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  86.4% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher