Carterville, IL vs Farmington, IL

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Carterville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Carterville scores 75 compared to 66 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carterville 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 $877/month in Farmington — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carterville has cheaper rent, Farmington actually has lower median home values ($99,300 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Carterville is $65,238 compared to $64,313 in Farmington (+1.4%). Carterville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carterville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Farmington.