Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 43.8% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,149 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Brooklyn, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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