Champaign, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 1.4% cheaper than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,750 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Champaign, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher