Andalusia, IL vs Carlyle, IL

Andalusia is moderately more affordable than Carlyle, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Andalusia scores 72 compared to 78 for Carlyle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlyle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andalusia is $925/month compared to $1,051/month in Carlyle — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andalusia is more affordable at $150,200 median vs $151,900.

Median household income in Andalusia is $72,589 compared to $67,083 in Carlyle (+8.2%). Andalusia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Andalusia spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Carlyle.