Catlin, IL vs Chillicothe, IL

Chillicothe is moderately more affordable than Catlin, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 66 for Chillicothe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catlin is $936/month compared to $798/month in Chillicothe — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chillicothe has cheaper rent, Catlin actually has lower median home values ($119,600 vs $128,500).

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $62,108 in Chillicothe (+8.4%). The higher salaries in Catlin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Catlin spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Chillicothe.