Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,271 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
13% cheaper in Springfield
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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