Farmington, Illinois vs. Carthage, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Illinois is 1.6% more expensive than Farmington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,809 in Carthage, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Illinois is more expensive than Farmington, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
14% more expensive in Carthage
than in Farmington, Illinois
Farmington, IL vs. Carthage, IL
Compared to Farmington, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher