Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 129.6% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,933 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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