What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Northfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Carol Stream.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Northfield, Illinois could decrease to $35,163 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.

NORTHFIELD vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Northfield, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 29.7% cheaper than Northfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,163 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Northfield, Illinois

Northfield, IL vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Northfield, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

5.6% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Northfield, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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