East Carondelet, IL vs Thayer, IL

Thayer is moderately more affordable than East Carondelet, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. East Carondelet scores 73 compared to 67 for Thayer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Carondelet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Carondelet is $1,094/month compared to $919/month in Thayer — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thayer has cheaper rent, East Carondelet actually has lower median home values ($76,700 vs $87,300).

Median household income in East Carondelet is $65,417 compared to $63,125 in Thayer (+3.6%). East Carondelet 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 East Carondelet spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Thayer.