Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 11.6% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,710 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Edwardsville, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher