Carbondale, KS vs LeRoy, KS

Carbondale is moderately more affordable than LeRoy, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Carbondale scores 58 compared to 61 for LeRoy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of LeRoy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carbondale is $606/month compared to $738/month in LeRoy — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carbondale has cheaper rent, LeRoy actually has lower median home values ($90,800 vs $112,300).

Median household income in Carbondale is $67,578 compared to $39,205 in LeRoy (+72.4%). Carbondale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbondale spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in LeRoy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 58°F). LeRoy receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 36.7" in Carbondale.