Carbondale, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 29.3% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,059 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Dallas
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Carbondale, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher