Carrollton, IL vs Greenville, IL

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 71 compared to 65 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $920/month compared to $724/month in Greenville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Carrollton actually has lower median home values ($114,100 vs $119,800).

Median household income in Carrollton is $64,464 compared to $52,727 in Greenville (+22.3%). While Carrollton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Greenville.