Carmi, IL vs North Pekin, IL

Carmi is moderately more affordable than North Pekin, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Carmi scores 68 compared to 74 for North Pekin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Pekin 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 $1,090/month in North Pekin — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carmi is more affordable at $98,700 median vs $118,100.

Median household income in Carmi is $47,051 compared to $79,730 in North Pekin (-41%). While North Pekin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carmi spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in North Pekin.