Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 23.7% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,965 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Carol Stream, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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