Albers, IL vs Poplar Grove, IL

Albers is moderately more affordable than Poplar Grove, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Albers scores 83 compared to 96 for Poplar Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albers is $1,080/month compared to $1,443/month in Poplar Grove — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albers is more affordable at $209,000 median vs $253,500.

Median household income in Albers is $116,691 compared to $93,409 in Poplar Grove (+24.9%). Albers offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Albers spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Poplar Grove.