Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 9.3% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $108,786 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Carmel, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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