Carlyle, Illinois vs. Lester, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lester, Alabama is 2.6% more expensive than Carlyle, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,314 in Lester, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlyle, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lester, Alabama is more expensive than Carlyle, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Lester
than in Carlyle, Illinois
Carlyle, IL vs. Lester, AL
Compared to Carlyle, Lester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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