Clarksville, Tennessee vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Clarksville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $17,590 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Clarksville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Clarksville, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher