Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 26.9% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $88,826 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Springfield, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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