Carbondale, Illinois vs. Macomb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macomb, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,430 in Macomb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macomb, Illinois is cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Macomb
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Macomb, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Macomb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower