Bartonville, IL vs Port Byron, IL

Port Byron is moderately more affordable than Bartonville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bartonville scores 74 compared to 68 for Port Byron, 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 $513/month in Port Byron — a 106% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Byron has cheaper rent, Bartonville actually has lower median home values ($128,000 vs $259,300).

Median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 compared to $101,250 in Port Byron (-33.2%). Port Byron offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartonville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Port Byron.