Carterville, IL vs Fairview Heights, IL

Carterville is moderately more affordable than Fairview Heights, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Carterville scores 75 compared to 83 for Fairview Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carterville is $856/month compared to $1,177/month in Fairview Heights — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carterville has cheaper rent, Fairview Heights actually has lower median home values ($166,800 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Carterville is $65,238 compared to $77,960 in Fairview Heights (-16.3%). While Fairview Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carterville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Fairview Heights.