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


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 16.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,906 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.