Carpentersville, IL vs Champaign, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 19.4% cheaper than Carpentersville. With a cost index of 82 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Carpentersville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carpentersville is $1,420/month compared to $1,103/month in Champaign — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $225,200.

Median household income in Carpentersville is $86,327 compared to $57,544 in Champaign (+50%). While Carpentersville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carpentersville spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Champaign.