Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 69.7% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,825 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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