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CARBONDALE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Carbondale, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
37.5%
more expensive
than Carbondale, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$24,753
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Chicago
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
88.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.7% lower
Commute
97.3% higher
Health
31.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
9.8% higher
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