Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 3.3% cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,329 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Ruston, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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