Carbondale, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 44.2% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,087 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona 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 Tempe
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Carbondale, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher