Bartonville, IL vs Cahokia Heights, IL

Cahokia Heights is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 67 for Cahokia Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bartonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartonville is $1,056/month compared to $959/month in Cahokia Heights — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cahokia Heights is more affordable at $56,900 median vs $128,000.

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $37,975 in Cahokia Heights (+78.2%). While Bartonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartonville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 30.3% in Cahokia Heights. The Bartonville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.