Lima, Ohio vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $53,714 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
96% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Lima, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower