Augusta, Maine vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 25.2% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,606 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Augusta, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% higher
      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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  88.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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