Cost of Living Calculator - Ann Arbor, Michigan vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 6.2% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,883 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Ann Arbor, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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