Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 28.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $35,843 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Santa Ana, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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