Carol Stream, Illinois vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 3.3% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,724 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
44% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Carol Stream, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower