Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 69.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $15,066 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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