Independence, Missouri vs. Carlinville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlinville, Illinois is 8.2% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,906 in Carlinville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlinville, Illinois is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Carlinville
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Carlinville, IL
Compared to Independence, Carlinville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower