Cortland, IL vs Glen Carbon, IL

Glen Carbon is moderately more affordable than Cortland, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Cortland scores 96 compared to 89 for Glen Carbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cortland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cortland is $1,420/month compared to $1,088/month in Glen Carbon — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Carbon has cheaper rent, Cortland actually has lower median home values ($203,700 vs $278,200).

Median household income in Cortland is $82,750 compared to $92,434 in Glen Carbon (-10.5%). Glen Carbon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cortland spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Glen Carbon.