Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 31.8% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,126 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Charleston
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Carol Stream, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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