Carthage, IL vs Flanagan, IL

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Flanagan, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 64 compared to 68 for Flanagan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flanagan 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 $839/month in Flanagan — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carthage has cheaper rent, Flanagan actually has lower median home values ($103,900 vs $115,600).

Median household income in Carthage is $75,179 compared to $75,104 in Flanagan (+0.1%). 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 13.4% in Flanagan.