Mount Carroll, IL vs Staunton, IL

Mount Carroll is moderately more affordable than Staunton, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Mount Carroll scores 64 compared to 69 for Staunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Staunton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Carroll is $749/month compared to $805/month in Staunton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Carroll is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in Mount Carroll is $59,167 compared to $65,435 in Staunton (-9.6%). While Staunton 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 Carroll spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Staunton.

Climate-wise, Staunton is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Mount Carroll. Staunton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38.2" in Mount Carroll.