New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 23.1% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,435 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Carbondale
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New_Orleans, LA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to New_Orleans, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower