Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,896 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Carol Stream, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower