Cost of Living Calculator - Hartford, Connecticut vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $183,570 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Hartford, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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