Carbondale, IL Cost of Living


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Carbondale cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Carbondale, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Carbondale, IL

Housing costs in Carbondale?
A typical home costs $116,200, which is 65.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carbondale costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Carbondale?
To live comfortably in Carbondale, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carbondale?
The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is affordable compared to other parts of the country. Despite being a college town, residents can expect an average cost of living that is noticeably lower than the national average. Basic necessities such as groceries and utilities are generally inexpensive, while housing costs remain below the level found in many nearby cities. In addition, there is no state income tax in Illinois, which further helps keep the overall cost of living low. All in all, Carbondale offers a reasonable and accessible lifestyle for those looking to relocate or move up from their current locale.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarbondaleIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  9594100
  129.196.9100.0
  43.680.2100.0
  $116,200$241,700$338,100
  97.4%97.7%100.0%
  70.2106.2100.0
  132.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in C'dale for over 30 years. I got an excellent education here - Giant City School was great, though fairly insular and not very diverse (among its drawbacks  More

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Over 16 years ago

I like Carbondale. It is relaxing and an easy way to go about getting a college degree. It has its ups and downs, mainly with the people in the town not recognizing the  More

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All of the comments are negative here and seem to me to be misleading. The idea that you have to have a lot of money in Carbondale is ridiculous. The price of cultural  More

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