Matherville, IL vs Middletown, IL

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Matherville, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Matherville scores 66 compared to 62 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matherville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matherville is $775/month compared to $810/month in Middletown — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Matherville has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $136,200).

Median household income in Matherville is $80,714 compared to $52,857 in Middletown (+52.7%). While Matherville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Matherville spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 54°F). Matherville receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38" in Middletown.