Mount Carmel, IL vs Villa Grove, IL

Mount Carmel is moderately more affordable than Villa Grove, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Mount Carmel scores 64 compared to 67 for Villa Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Villa Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Carmel is $750/month compared to $901/month in Villa Grove — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Carmel is more affordable at $88,500 median vs $99,600.

Median household income in Mount Carmel is $45,884 compared to $69,900 in Villa Grove (-34.4%). While Villa Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Carmel spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Villa Grove.

Climate-wise, Mount Carmel is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.5°F in Villa Grove. Mount Carmel receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 37" in Villa Grove.