Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $72,558 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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