Benton, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,711 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Benton, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher