Carbondale, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 5.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,753 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher