Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 17.4% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,646 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Bismarck, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower