Carpentersville, IL vs Glen Carbon, IL

Glen Carbon is moderately more affordable than Carpentersville, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Carpentersville scores 97 compared to 89 for Glen Carbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carpentersville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carpentersville is $1,420/month compared to $1,088/month in Glen Carbon — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Carbon has cheaper rent, Carpentersville actually has lower median home values ($225,200 vs $278,200).

Median household income in Carpentersville is $86,327 compared to $92,434 in Glen Carbon (-6.6%). Glen Carbon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carpentersville spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Glen Carbon.