Wentzville, Missouri vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 22.4% cheaper than Wentzville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $38,817 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wentzville, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Wentzville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Wentzville, Missouri
Wentzville, MO vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Wentzville, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower