Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 3.1% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,449 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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