Carbondale, Illinois vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 14.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,298 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Kearney
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Carbondale, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher