Carbondale, Illinois vs. Ozark, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ozark, Missouri is 16.4% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,195 in Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ozark, Missouri is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Ozark
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Ozark, MO
Compared to Carbondale, Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower