Dodge City, Kansas vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 4.3% more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,136 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dodge City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City, KS vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Dodge City, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower