What is a pro or con of living in Carbondale, Illinoiscompared to Wauconda, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Carbondale.

What salary do I need to live in Carbondale, Illinois copmared to Wauconda, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Wauconda, Illinois could decrease to $40,762 in Carbondale, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WAUCONDA vs. CARBONDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wauconda, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than Wauconda, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,762 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauconda, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Wauconda, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Wauconda, Illinois

Wauconda, IL vs. Carbondale, IL

Compared to Wauconda, Carbondale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

34.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Wauconda, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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