Carrier Mills, IL vs St. Francisville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carrier Mills is 19.1% cheaper than St. Francisville. With a cost index of 54 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carrier Mills to St. Francisville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrier Mills is $525/month compared to $943/month in St. Francisville — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrier Mills is more affordable at $57,300 median vs $58,400.

Median household income in Carrier Mills is $50,269 compared to $64,583 in St. Francisville (-22.2%). While St. Francisville 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, less than the 17.5% in St. Francisville.