Catlin, IL vs Congerville, IL

Catlin is moderately more affordable than Congerville, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 76 for Congerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Congerville 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 $920/month in Congerville — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Congerville has cheaper rent, Catlin actually has lower median home values ($119,600 vs $201,900).

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $78,649 in Congerville (-14.4%). While Congerville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Catlin spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Congerville.