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


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 6.7% cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,631 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Brookfield, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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