Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 3.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,790 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
15% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Springfield, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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