Carterville, IL vs Hampton, IL

Carterville, IL and Hampton, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Carterville scores 75 while Hampton scores 77 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carterville is $856/month compared to $1,018/month in Hampton — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carterville has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($182,800 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Carterville is $65,238 compared to $86,679 in Hampton (-24.7%). While Hampton 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, more than the 14.1% in Hampton.