Carmi, IL vs Rome, IL

Carmi is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Carmi scores 68 compared to 77 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rome 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 $1,107/month in Rome — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carmi is more affordable at $98,700 median vs $155,700.

Median household income in Carmi is $47,051 compared to $95,263 in Rome (-50.6%). While Rome 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 13.9% in Rome.