Franklin Park, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Franklin Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,360 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Franklin Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Franklin Park, Illinois
Franklin Park, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Franklin Park, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower