Carol Stream, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 62.4% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,214 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in New York
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Carol Stream, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher