Carterville, IL vs Port Byron, IL

Port Byron is moderately more affordable than Carterville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Carterville scores 75 compared to 68 for Port Byron, 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 $513/month in Port Byron — a 67% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Byron has cheaper rent, Carterville actually has lower median home values ($183,500 vs $259,300).

Median household income in Carterville is $65,238 compared to $101,250 in Port Byron (-35.6%). Port Byron offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carterville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Port Byron.