Surprise, Arizona vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,351 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Surprise, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher