Carbondale, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 114.9% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,535 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
609% more expensive in Seattle
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carbondale, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  487.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher