Peoria, Illinois vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 40.5% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,993 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Peoria, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher