Carbondale, Illinois vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 80.8% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $144,635 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carbondale, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  126.9% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher