Carmi, IL vs Greenup, IL

Greenup is moderately more affordable than Carmi, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Carmi scores 68 compared to 62 for Greenup, 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 $679/month in Greenup — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenup is more affordable at $90,900 median vs $98,700.

Median household income in Carmi is $47,051 compared to $48,516 in Greenup (-3%). Greenup 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 16.8% in Greenup.