Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 3.3% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,364 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Carol Stream, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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