Bartonville, IL vs Mattoon, IL

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 65 for Mattoon, 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 $764/month in Mattoon — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $128,000.

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $47,308 in Mattoon (+43%). 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 19.4% in Mattoon.