Carlyle, IL vs Harwood Heights, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carlyle is 20.2% cheaper than Harwood Heights. With a cost index of 78 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carlyle to Harwood Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlyle is $1,051/month compared to $1,166/month in Harwood Heights — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carlyle is more affordable at $151,900 median vs $316,400.

Median household income in Carlyle is $67,083 compared to $79,651 in Harwood Heights (-15.8%). The higher salaries in Harwood Heights partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlyle spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Harwood Heights.