What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Carol Stream.

What salary do I need to live in Carol Stream, Illinois copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $110,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $134,488 in Carol Stream, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 22.3% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $134,488 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Indianapolis, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

33.0% higher

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Carol Stream, IL

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