Mattoon, IL vs Peoria Heights, IL

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Peoria Heights, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Mattoon scores 65 compared to 69 for Peoria Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peoria Heights 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 $921/month in Peoria Heights — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in Mattoon is $47,308 compared to $62,083 in Peoria Heights (-23.8%). While Peoria Heights 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 17.8% in Peoria Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.7°F). Peoria Heights receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36" in Mattoon.