Naperville, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Schaumburg is 16.1% cheaper than Naperville. With a cost index of 115 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Schaumburg to Naperville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Naperville is $1,852/month compared to $1,774/month in Schaumburg — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Schaumburg is more affordable at $312,200 median vs $509,900.

Median household income in Naperville is $150,937 compared to $94,690 in Schaumburg (+59.4%). While Naperville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Naperville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Schaumburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 51.3°F). Schaumburg receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 33.2" in Naperville.