Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Watertown, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, Wisconsin is 18.4% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,961 in Watertown, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, Wisconsin is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Watertown
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Watertown, WI
Compared to Schaumburg, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower