Traverse City, Michigan vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 19.4% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,299 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Traverse City, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  57.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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