Charleston, IL vs Du Quoin, IL

Du Quoin is moderately more affordable than Charleston, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Charleston scores 69 compared to 61 for Du Quoin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Charleston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charleston is $819/month compared to $702/month in Du Quoin — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Du Quoin is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $133,700.

Median household income in Charleston is $49,057 compared to $47,632 in Du Quoin (+3%). Charleston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Charleston spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Du Quoin.