Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 16.0% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,177 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Carol Stream, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower