Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 86.4% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,208 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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