Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 37.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,530 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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