Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Georgia vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 11.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $55,687 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Gainesville, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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