Carol Stream, IL vs Lindenhurst, IL

Carol Stream is moderately more affordable than Lindenhurst, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Carol Stream scores 106 compared to 114 for Lindenhurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lindenhurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carol Stream is $1,465/month compared to $1,836/month in Lindenhurst — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carol Stream has cheaper rent, Lindenhurst actually has lower median home values ($275,400 vs $308,700).

Median household income in Carol Stream is $105,395 compared to $127,837 in Lindenhurst (-17.6%). While Lindenhurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carol Stream spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Lindenhurst.