Bartonville, IL vs Farmington, IL

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 66 for Farmington, 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 $877/month in Farmington — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $99,300 median vs $128,000.

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $64,313 in Farmington (+5.2%). Bartonville 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 Bartonville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Farmington.