Muskegon, Michigan vs. Mattoon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mattoon, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $131,371 in Mattoon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mattoon, Illinois is cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Mattoon
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Mattoon, IL
Compared to Muskegon, Mattoon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher