Sacramento, California vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 35.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $19,268 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower