Princeton, New Jersey vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 29.9% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,088 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Princeton, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher