Cost of Living Calculator - Foley, Alabama vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than Foley, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,000 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Foley, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Foley, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Foley, Alabama
Foley, AL vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Foley, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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