Edwardsville, IL vs Manteno, IL

Manteno is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 94 compared to 85 for Manteno, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $1,231/month compared to $1,072/month in Manteno — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manteno is more affordable at $241,700 median vs $286,700.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $92,671 compared to $96,057 in Manteno (-3.5%). Manteno offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Manteno.

Climate-wise, Edwardsville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.1°F in Manteno. Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 34.4" in Manteno.