Gilbert, Arizona vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 15.4% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,895 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Gilbert, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher