Carbon Cliff, IL vs Pontoon Beach, IL

Carbon Cliff is moderately more affordable than Pontoon Beach, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Carbon Cliff scores 71 compared to 78 for Pontoon Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pontoon Beach 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 $1,117/month in Pontoon Beach — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carbon Cliff is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $137,900.

Median household income in Carbon Cliff is $55,000 compared to $59,375 in Pontoon Beach (-7.4%). The higher salaries in Pontoon Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbon Cliff spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Pontoon Beach.