Carmichael, California vs. Western Springs, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 6.4% more expensive than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $87,274 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is more expensive than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Western Springs
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Western Springs, IL
Compared to Carmichael, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher