Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 9.7% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,209 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Downers Grove, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher