Bartonville, IL vs Morton, IL

Bartonville is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 81 for Morton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton 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 $1,001/month in Morton — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Morton has cheaper rent, Bartonville actually has lower median home values ($128,000 vs $238,900).

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $87,760 in Morton (-22.9%). While Morton 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, more than the 13.7% in Morton.