Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Carlyle, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlyle, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,696 in Carlyle, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlyle, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
212% more expensive in Carlyle
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Carlyle, IL
Compared to Fort Payne, Carlyle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher