Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL Cost of Living


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Carbondale-Marion cost of living score
78.1
Less expensive
21.9% lower
than the US average
16.6% lower
than the Illinois average
Carbondale-Marion Illin Metro Area, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.6% higher than the average for Illinois.

Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL

Housing costs in Carbondale-Marion?
A typical home costs $120,600, which is 64.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carbondale-Marion costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Carbondale-Marion?
To live comfortably in Carbondale-Marion Illin Metro Area, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carbondale-Marion?
The cost of living in Carbondale-Marion, IL Metro Area is 78.1, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that basic expenses like groceries, transportation, utilities, and housing costs are much more affordable compared to the national average. The median house value here is $120,600, almost a third of the US average of $338,100. All in all, this makes Carbondale-Marion an attractive option for those looking to save money while still enjoying a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarbondale-MarionIllinoisUnited States
  78.193.7100.0
  9394100
  129.196.9100.0
  37.680.2100.0
  $120,600$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  80.4106.2100.0
  123.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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