| | Carol Stream, IL | Mountain House, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.1 | 124.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.6 | 109.8 | 100 |
| Health | 94.4 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 94.0 | 265.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $313,300 | $723,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,880.0% | 10,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.8 | 159.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.5 | 111.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carol Stream 
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Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very More
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Reviews for Mountain House 
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I have lived in Mountain house for 11 years. I absolutely love it. You will not find a better sense of community anywhere. The schools are top rated, the people are More
After covid 19 world i think it has proven best place to live with its price tag and awesome and diversified neighborhood with lots of parks , good rating schools. I More
I have lived in this area for over two years now. Relative quiet, reasonable home prices, new schools, feel of a new community. More
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