Schaumburg, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.2% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,552 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in San Jose
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Schaumburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower