Parsons, Kansas vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 22.4% more expensive than Parsons, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $61,207 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Parsons, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Parsons, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Parsons, Kansas
Parsons, KS vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Parsons, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher