Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Haven, Michigan vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 9.3% more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,799 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, MI vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Grand Haven, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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