Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 30.1% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,280 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Carbondale, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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