Carrier Mills, IL vs Clayton, IL

Carrier Mills is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Carrier Mills scores 54 compared to 59 for Clayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrier Mills is $525/month compared to $578/month in Clayton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrier Mills is more affordable at $57,300 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Carrier Mills is $50,269 compared to $63,438 in Clayton (-20.8%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrier Mills spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Clayton.