Bartonville, IL vs Lake of the Woods, IL

Bartonville is moderately more affordable than Lake of the Woods, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 84 for Lake of the Woods, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake of the Woods 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 $1,201/month in Lake of the Woods — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bartonville is more affordable at $128,000 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $69,054 in Lake of the Woods (-2%). Lake of the Woods 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, less than the 20.9% in Lake of the Woods.