Byron Center, Michigan vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 1.3% more expensive than Byron Center, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,634 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Byron Center, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Byron Center, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Byron Center, Michigan
Byron Center, MI vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Byron Center, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher