Carrier Mills, IL vs Ohio, IL

Carrier Mills is moderately more affordable than Ohio, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Carrier Mills scores 54 compared to 64 for Ohio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ohio 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 $722/month in Ohio — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrier Mills is more affordable at $57,300 median vs $98,100.

Median household income in Carrier Mills is $50,269 compared to $54,688 in Ohio (-8.1%). The higher salaries in Ohio partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrier Mills spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Ohio.