Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 4.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,524 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher