Mount Carroll, IL vs Sullivan, IL

Mount Carroll, IL and Sullivan, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Mount Carroll scores 64 while Sullivan scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Carroll is $749/month compared to $790/month in Sullivan — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Carroll is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $95,600.

Median household income in Mount Carroll is $59,167 compared to $62,845 in Sullivan (-5.9%). While Sullivan 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 15.1% in Sullivan.

Climate-wise, Sullivan is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 47.2°F in Mount Carroll. Mount Carroll receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 36" in Sullivan.