Catlin, IL vs Owaneco, IL

Owaneco is moderately more affordable than Catlin, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 67 for Owaneco, 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 $835/month in Owaneco — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Owaneco is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $119,600.

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $66,875 in Owaneco (+0.7%). Catlin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Catlin spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Owaneco.