Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Princeton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 37.9% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,000 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Princeton
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Princeton, NJ
Compared to Schaumburg, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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