Cost of Living Calculator - New Albany, Indiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 23.1% more expensive than New Albany, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,349 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than New Albany, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, IN vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to New Albany, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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