Bangor, WI vs Mattoon, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mattoon is 17% cheaper than Bangor. With a cost index of 65 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mattoon to Bangor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $884/month compared to $867/month in Mattoon — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $82,900 median vs $211,900.

Median household income in Bangor is $74,271 compared to $70,500 in Mattoon (+5.3%). Bangor does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Mattoon.