Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $56,721 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher