Batavia, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Schaumburg, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 103 compared to 115 for Schaumburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Schaumburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,255/month compared to $1,774/month in Schaumburg — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Batavia has cheaper rent, Schaumburg actually has lower median home values ($312,200 vs $358,000).

Median household income in Batavia is $119,167 compared to $94,690 in Schaumburg (+25.8%). Batavia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Schaumburg.