Carrollton, IL vs Sidney, IL

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Sidney, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 71 compared to 82 for Sidney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sidney 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 $1,140/month in Sidney — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrollton is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Carrollton is $64,464 compared to $84,073 in Sidney (-23.3%). While Sidney 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 16.3% in Sidney.