Stamford, Connecticut vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 23.8% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $114,336 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Stamford, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower