Chicago, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 3.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,419 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Chicago, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.0% higher
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