Carbondale, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 17.7% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,835 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Carbondale, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower