Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 12.6% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,573 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Fort_Meade, MD
Compared to Schaumburg, Fort_Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher