Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 20.9% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,370 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia 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 Lynchburg
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Carol Stream, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower