Carrollton, IL vs West Frankfort, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Frankfort is 18.2% cheaper than Carrollton. With a cost index of 60 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Frankfort to Carrollton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $920/month compared to $673/month in West Frankfort — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Frankfort is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $114,100.

Median household income in Carrollton is $64,464 compared to $48,143 in West Frankfort (+33.9%). 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 16.8% in West Frankfort.