Cost of Living Calculator - Lemont, Illinois vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 36.2% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $7,013 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Lemont, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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