Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 45.2% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,579 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Schaumburg, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower