Carbondale, Illinois vs. Mission, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission, Kansas is 22.0% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $367,289 in Mission, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission, Kansas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Mission
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Mission, KS
Compared to Carbondale, Mission is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher