Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 7.5% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,364 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Carol Stream, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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