Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 50.6% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $74,143 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Alameda, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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