Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 5.5% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,254 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
17% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Carol Stream, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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