Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 6.6% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,676 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
42% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Carol Stream, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower