Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 160.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $195,423 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
993% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.6% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  647.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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