Carbondale, Illinois vs. Jackson, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Michigan is 3.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,793 in Jackson, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Michigan is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Jackson
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Jackson, MI
Compared to Carbondale, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower