Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 19.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,731 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Hartford
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Carbondale, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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