Carlyle, IL vs Raymond, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Raymond is 16.8% cheaper than Carlyle. With a cost index of 66 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Raymond to Carlyle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlyle is $1,051/month compared to $833/month in Raymond — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raymond is more affordable at $96,600 median vs $151,900.

Median household income in Carlyle is $67,083 compared to $64,063 in Raymond (+4.7%). Carlyle does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlyle spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Raymond.