Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 4.7% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,540 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Carol Stream, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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