St. Charles, Missouri vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 12.7% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,528 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher