Carmi, IL vs De Soto, IL

De Soto is moderately more affordable than Carmi, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Carmi scores 68 compared to 64 for De Soto, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carmi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carmi is $863/month compared to $749/month in De Soto — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Soto is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $98,700.

Median household income in Carmi is $47,051 compared to $52,131 in De Soto (-9.7%). De Soto offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carmi spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in De Soto.