Atlanta, Georgia vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 5.1% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $94,881 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher