Carbondale, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 79.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,821 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Carbondale, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher