Carlyle, IL vs St. Anne, IL

St. Anne is moderately more affordable than Carlyle, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Carlyle scores 78 compared to 70 for St. Anne, 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 $882/month in St. Anne — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anne is more affordable at $129,500 median vs $151,900.

Median household income in Carlyle is $67,083 compared to $71,574 in St. Anne (-6.3%). St. Anne offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlyle spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in St. Anne.