Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 11.4% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $443 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Harrisburg, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower