Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Parma, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parma, Ohio is 21.4% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,306 in Parma, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parma, Ohio is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Parma
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Parma, OH
Compared to Carol Stream, Parma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower