Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 47.8% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,922 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Boston
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol_Stream, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Carol_Stream, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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