Cost of Living Calculator - Yelm, Washington vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 29.8% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,117 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Yelm, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  48.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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