Madison, Wisconsin vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,064 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Madison, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower