Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 26.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,992 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Alexandria, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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