Salem, Virginia vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 11.0% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,428 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Salem, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower