Carbon Cliff, IL vs Elizabeth, IL

Elizabeth is moderately more affordable than Carbon Cliff, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Carbon Cliff scores 71 compared to 66 for Elizabeth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carbon Cliff can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carbon Cliff is $972/month compared to $741/month in Elizabeth — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elizabeth is more affordable at $115,500 median vs $124,600.

Median household income in Carbon Cliff is $55,000 compared to $47,500 in Elizabeth (+15.8%). While Carbon Cliff is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbon Cliff spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Elizabeth.