Tucson, Arizona vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 8.5% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,348 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Tucson, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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