Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Gainesville, Georgia


The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 10.2% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,341 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Gainesville, GA
Compared to Carol Stream, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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