Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 23.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $92,465 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Appleton, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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