Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 26.9% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,171 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Council Bluffs, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher