Bartlett, IL vs Mattoon, IL

The cost of living difference between Bartlett, IL and Mattoon, IL is dramatic. Mattoon is 87.1% cheaper than Bartlett, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Bartlett has a cost index of 121 while Mattoon sits at 65, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlett is $1,857/month compared to $764/month in Mattoon — a 143% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $350,500.

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $47,308 in Mattoon (+175.8%). While Bartlett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlett spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Mattoon.