Watertown, Wisconsin vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 22.6% more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,301 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown, WI vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Watertown, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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