Marathon City, WI vs Mattoon, WI

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Marathon City, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Marathon City scores 71 compared to 65 for Mattoon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marathon City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marathon City is $760/month compared to $867/month in Mattoon — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marathon City has cheaper rent, Mattoon actually has lower median home values ($82,900 vs $196,600).

Median household income in Marathon City is $90,000 compared to $70,500 in Mattoon (+27.7%). While Marathon City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marathon City spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Mattoon.