Cost of Living Calculator - Eldridge, Iowa vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 13.2% cheaper than Eldridge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,389 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldridge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Eldridge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Eldridge, Iowa
Eldridge, IA vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Eldridge, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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