Carlinville, IL vs Jerome, IL

Carlinville is moderately more affordable than Jerome, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Carlinville scores 64 compared to 70 for Jerome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jerome can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlinville is $736/month compared to $954/month in Jerome — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carlinville is more affordable at $108,000 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Carlinville is $52,738 compared to $55,777 in Jerome (-5.4%). The higher salaries in Jerome partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlinville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Jerome.