Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Fort Wayne, Indiana


The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 22.4% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,241 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Carol Stream, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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