Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 33.1% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,150 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Perth Amboy, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower