Louisville, Kentucky vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 15.7% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,860 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Louisville, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher