Carbondale, Illinois vs. Oakland, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Tennessee is 23.2% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,588 in Oakland, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Tennessee is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Oakland
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Oakland, TN
Compared to Carbondale, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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