Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Pembroke Pines, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pembroke Pines, Florida is 12.0% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $134,451 in Pembroke Pines, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pembroke Pines, Florida is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Pembroke Pines
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Pembroke Pines, FL
Compared to Carol Stream, Pembroke Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower