Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 18.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,891 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Houston, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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