Carbondale, Illinois vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 16.9% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,169 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Carbondale, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower