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


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 28.3% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,739 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Palatine, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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