Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Decatur, Arkansas


The cost of living in Decatur, Arkansas is 7.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,667 in Decatur, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Arkansas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Decatur
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Decatur, AR
Compared to Carbondale, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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