Elcho, WI vs Mattoon, WI

Elcho is moderately more affordable than Mattoon, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Elcho scores 57 compared to 65 for Mattoon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattoon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elcho is $625/month compared to $867/month in Mattoon — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elcho is more affordable at $68,300 median vs $82,900.

Median household income in Elcho is $40,060 compared to $70,500 in Mattoon (-43.2%). While Mattoon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elcho spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Mattoon.