Southaven, Mississippi vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 11.5% cheaper than Southaven, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $12,397 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southaven, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Southaven, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven, MS vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Southaven, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower