San Rafael, California vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 64.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $26,943 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Carbondale
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to San Rafael, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower