Sweetser, Indiana vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 7.3% more expensive than Sweetser, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,460 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweetser, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Sweetser, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
125% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Sweetser, Indiana
Sweetser, IN vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Sweetser, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher