Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 4.1% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $191,892 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower