Carbondale, Illinois vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 63.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $486,000 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Denver
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Carbondale, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher