Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 84.2% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,086 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Schaumburg, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher