Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 40.3% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,709 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Silver Spring, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  48.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower