Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is 37.0% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,994 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Parsippany-Troy Hills
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ
Compared to Carol Stream, Parsippany Troy Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher