Mattoon, IL vs Moline, IL

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Moline, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Mattoon scores 65 compared to 70 for Moline, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moline can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mattoon is $764/month compared to $887/month in Moline — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $141,900.

Median household income in Mattoon is $47,308 compared to $63,959 in Moline (-26%). While Moline is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mattoon spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Moline.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 51.2°F). Moline receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36" in Mattoon.