Catlin, IL vs Tilden, IL

Tilden is moderately more affordable than Catlin, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 64 for Tilden, 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 $821/month in Tilden — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tilden is more affordable at $72,300 median vs $119,600.

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $45,625 in Tilden (+47.6%). While Catlin 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, less than the 21.6% in Tilden.