Columbia, Tennessee vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 20.4% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $39,806 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Columbia, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher