Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 36.7% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,529 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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