Romeoville, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

Romeoville, IL and Schaumburg, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Romeoville scores 113 while Schaumburg scores 115 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Romeoville is $1,892/month compared to $1,774/month in Schaumburg — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Schaumburg has cheaper rent, Romeoville actually has lower median home values ($245,200 vs $312,200).

Median household income in Romeoville is $100,022 compared to $94,690 in Schaumburg (+5.6%). Romeoville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Romeoville spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Schaumburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Schaumburg receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Romeoville.