Columbus, Ohio vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 20.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,069 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Columbus, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher