St. Louis, Missouri vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 5.6% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $37,775 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Carbondale
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher