Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 11.5% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,536 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Carol Stream, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower