Bartonville, IL vs Jacksonville, IL

Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 65 for Jacksonville, 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 $703/month in Jacksonville — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Bartonville actually has lower median home values ($128,000 vs $128,300).

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $62,615 in Jacksonville (+8.1%). The higher salaries in Bartonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartonville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Jacksonville.