Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Peabody, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peabody, Massachusetts is 26.1% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,054 in Peabody, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peabody, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Peabody
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Peabody, MA
Compared to Carol Stream, Peabody is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower