What is a pro or con of living in St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Carbondale, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Carbondale, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Carbondale, Illinois should increase to $63,124 in St. Paul, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARBONDALE vs. ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Carbondale, Illinois vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 26.2% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,124 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale, IL vs. St. Paul, MN

Compared to Carbondale, St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

56.1% higher

Health

41.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Carbondale, Illinois vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carbondale, IL vs. St. Paul, MN

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