Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 29.2% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $177,668 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Carol Stream, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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