Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Indiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 24.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,380 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Columbus, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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