What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Ashburn, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Carol Stream.

What salary do I need to live in Carol Stream, Illinois copmared to Ashburn, Virginia?

A salary of $313,000 in Ashburn, Virginia could decrease to $216,452 in Carol Stream, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHBURN vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashburn, Virginia vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 30.8% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $216,452 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, VA vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Ashburn, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

4.7% lower

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Ashburn, Virginia vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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