Carmi, IL vs Washington Park, IL

Washington Park is moderately more affordable than Carmi, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Carmi scores 68 compared to 63 for Washington Park, 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 $875/month in Washington Park — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carmi has cheaper rent, Washington Park actually has lower median home values ($43,200 vs $98,700).

Median household income in Carmi is $47,051 compared to $42,008 in Washington Park (+12%). While Carmi 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, less than the 25% in Washington Park.