Carbondale, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 69.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $25,429 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Portland
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Carbondale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher