Carlinville, IL vs Washington, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carlinville is 21.3% cheaper than Washington. With a cost index of 64 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carlinville to Washington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlinville is $736/month compared to $1,087/month in Washington — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carlinville is more affordable at $108,000 median vs $216,700.

Median household income in Carlinville is $52,738 compared to $91,360 in Washington (-42.3%). While Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlinville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Washington.