Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Brevard, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brevard, North Carolina is 11.4% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,316 in Brevard, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brevard, North Carolina is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Brevard
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Brevard, NC
Compared to Carol Stream, Brevard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower