Homewood, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 18.9% cheaper than Homewood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,550 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Homewood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Homewood, Illinois
Homewood, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Homewood, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower