Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 13.7% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,208 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Carol Stream, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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