Carthage, IL vs Clinton, IL

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 64 compared to 70 for Clinton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $679/month compared to $916/month in Clinton — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carthage has cheaper rent, Clinton actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $115,600).

Median household income in Carthage is $75,179 compared to $55,960 in Clinton (+34.3%). Carthage offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Clinton.