Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 41.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,494 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Portland, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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