What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 262% more expensive in Carol Stream.

What salary do I need to live in Carol Stream, Illinois copmared to Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,902 in Carol Stream, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEMONT FURNACE vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 41.8% more expensive than Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,902 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania

Lemont Furnace, PA vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Lemont Furnace, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

259.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

28.5% higher

Health

7.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lemont Furnace, PA vs. Carol Stream, IL

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