Carrier Mills, IL vs Pinckneyville, IL

Carrier Mills, IL and Pinckneyville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Carrier Mills scores 54 while Pinckneyville scores 57 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrier Mills is $525/month compared to $440/month in Pinckneyville — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinckneyville has cheaper rent, Carrier Mills actually has lower median home values ($57,300 vs $117,100).

Median household income in Carrier Mills is $50,269 compared to $55,000 in Pinckneyville (-8.6%). While Pinckneyville 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 9.6% in Pinckneyville.