Carlyle, IL vs Grandview, IL

Grandview is moderately more affordable than Carlyle, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Carlyle scores 78 compared to 68 for Grandview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlyle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlyle is $1,051/month compared to $987/month in Grandview — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grandview is more affordable at $72,900 median vs $151,900.

Median household income in Carlyle is $67,083 compared to $48,906 in Grandview (+37.2%). While Carlyle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlyle spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Grandview.