Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 21.7% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,012 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Carol Stream, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower