Bartonville, IL vs Charleston, IL

Charleston is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 69 for Charleston, 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 $819/month in Charleston — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Charleston has cheaper rent, Bartonville actually has lower median home values ($128,000 vs $133,700).

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $49,057 in Charleston (+37.9%). 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 20% in Charleston.