Harvey, IL vs Mount Carmel, IL

Mount Carmel is moderately more affordable than Harvey, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Harvey scores 72 compared to 64 for Mount Carmel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harvey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harvey is $968/month compared to $750/month in Mount Carmel — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Carmel has cheaper rent, Harvey actually has lower median home values ($86,100 vs $88,500).

Median household income in Harvey is $41,091 compared to $45,884 in Mount Carmel (-10.4%). Mount Carmel offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Harvey spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Mount Carmel.

Climate-wise, Mount Carmel is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.1°F in Harvey. Mount Carmel receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 34.4" in Harvey.