Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Fort Mill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Mill, South Carolina is 2.5% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $138,382 in Fort Mill, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Mill, South Carolina is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fort Mill
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Fort Mill, SC
Compared to Carol Stream, Fort Mill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower