Columbia, South Carolina vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 7.6% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,213 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Columbia, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower