Troy, Michigan vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 6.7% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $111,914 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Troy, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher