Mattoon, WI vs Ogdensburg, WI

Ogdensburg is moderately more affordable than Mattoon, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Mattoon scores 65 compared to 58 for Ogdensburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattoon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mattoon is $867/month compared to $575/month in Ogdensburg — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ogdensburg has cheaper rent, Mattoon actually has lower median home values ($82,900 vs $93,300).

Median household income in Mattoon is $70,500 compared to $65,833 in Ogdensburg (+7.1%). The higher salaries in Mattoon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mattoon spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Ogdensburg.