Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Blue Ash, Ohio


The cost of living in Blue Ash, Ohio is 3.4% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,314 in Blue Ash, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Ash, Ohio is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Blue Ash
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Blue Ash, OH
Compared to Carol Stream, Blue Ash is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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