Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 11.6% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,561 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Carol Stream, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower