Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Flower Mound, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flower Mound, Texas is 14.8% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,836 in Flower Mound, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flower Mound, Texas is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Flower Mound
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Flower Mound, TX
Compared to Carol Stream, Flower Mound is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower