Carterville, IL vs Morton, IL

Carterville is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Carterville scores 75 compared to 81 for Morton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton 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 $1,001/month in Morton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carterville is more affordable at $183,500 median vs $238,900.

Median household income in Carterville is $65,238 compared to $87,760 in Morton (-25.7%). While Morton 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 13.7% in Morton.