Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 3.0% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,976 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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