Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Whitewater, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitewater, Wisconsin is 16.6% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,715 in Whitewater, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitewater, Wisconsin is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Whitewater
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Whitewater, WI
Compared to Carol Stream, Whitewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower