Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 13.2% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $115,459 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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