Antioch, IL vs Carol Stream, IL

Antioch is moderately more affordable than Carol Stream, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 94 compared to 106 for Carol Stream, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carol Stream can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $1,118/month compared to $1,465/month in Carol Stream — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Antioch is more affordable at $299,700 median vs $308,700.

Median household income in Antioch is $118,635 compared to $105,395 in Carol Stream (+12.6%). Antioch offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Carol Stream.