Mattoon, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Mattoon scores 65 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Mattoon is $47,308 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (-26%). While Spring Valley 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 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, Mattoon is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Spring Valley receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36" in Mattoon.