Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 12.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $131,022 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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