Carthage, IL vs Odell, IL

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Odell, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 64 compared to 74 for Odell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odell 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 $993/month in Odell — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carthage is more affordable at $115,600 median vs $130,400.

Median household income in Carthage is $75,179 compared to $77,212 in Odell (-2.6%). Odell does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Odell.