What is the cost of living in Matteson, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Matteson has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Matteson has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Matteson ranks as #163 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Matteson ranks as the #173 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Matteson Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Matteson. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Matteson is 102.
The Groceries index in Matteson is 98.
The Health index in Matteson is 106.
The Housing index in Matteson is 104.
The Transportation index in Matteson is 104.
The Utilities index in Matteson is 101.
| Living Expense | Matteson | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Matteson Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Matteson, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Matteson is $265,463.
The Median Rent in Matteson is $1,580.
The Median Income in Matteson is $95,457.
The Home Value To Income in Matteson is 2.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Matteson is 0.2x.
Matteson, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Matteson Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Matteson Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Matteson Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Matteson Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Matteson
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Matteson. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 1.1x Matteson.
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Matteson.
Oak Forest, IL has a cost of living index of 106, 1.0x Matteson.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Matteson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 1.1x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Oak Forest, IL | 26,805 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Park Forest, IL | 21,156 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Frankfort, IL | 20,651 | 130 | 1.3x |
| Lemont, IL | 17,820 | 123 | 1.2x |
| Country Club Hills, IL | 16,324 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Hazel Crest, IL | 13,792 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Richton Park, IL | 12,521 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Palos Heights, IL | 12,152 | 120 | 1.2x |
