Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Washington vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 40.7% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,651 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Monroe, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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