Carbondale, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 55.7% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,558 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher