What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Lake Elsinore, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Carol Stream.

What salary do I need to live in Carol Stream, Illinois copmared to Lake Elsinore, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Elsinore, California could decrease to $38,274 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.

LAKE ELSINORE vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Elsinore, California vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 23.5% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $38,274 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Lake Elsinore, California

Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Lake Elsinore, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Elsinore, California vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Carol Stream, IL

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