Marion, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 1.4% cheaper than Marion, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,306 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Marion, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Marion, Illinois
Marion, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Marion, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher