Matteson, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

Matteson is moderately more affordable than Tinley Park, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Matteson scores 99 compared to 106 for Tinley Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tinley Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matteson is $1,390/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Matteson is more affordable at $251,400 median vs $289,000.

Median household income in Matteson is $98,617 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (-5%). The higher salaries in Tinley Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Matteson spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.1°F). Tinley Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Matteson.