Carbondale, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 22.3% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,140 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Houston
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Carbondale, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher