Slidell, Louisiana vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 14.0% cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,007 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Slidell, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell, LA vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Slidell, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower