Paramus, New Jersey vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 51.1% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $24,467 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Paramus, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower