San Francisco, California vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 68.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,006 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Carbondale
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  55.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower