2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
West Valley City, UT vs Carol Stream, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Carol Stream or is it cheaper to live in West Valley City?
- Carol Stream is 10.9% less expensive than West Valley City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carol Stream or West Valley City?
- Carol Stream housing costs are 32.8% less expensive than West Valley City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Valley City or is Health Care more affordable in Carol Stream.
- Health related expenses are 6.8% less in Carol Stream.
 West Valley City, UTCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.1100
 Food & Groceries93.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing139.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$313,300$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.8100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Valley City    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

West Valley City has 3 pretty distinct areas/neighborhoods. They're separated by zip code. East of the 3200 W can be pretty rough. I would not live there. Between the  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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