Cost of Living Calculator - Murray, Kentucky vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 1.6% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $128,982 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
81% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Murray, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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