Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 19.9% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,077 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Durham, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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