Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Charlotte, North Carolina


The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $144,075 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Charlotte, NC
Compared to Carol Stream, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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