Carbondale, Illinois vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 55.1% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,731 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in College Park
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Carbondale, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  87.9% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher