Creve Coeur, IL vs De Pue, IL

Creve Coeur, IL and De Pue, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.7% difference in their overall index. Creve Coeur scores 64 while De Pue scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Creve Coeur is $855/month compared to $893/month in De Pue — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Creve Coeur has cheaper rent, De Pue actually has lower median home values ($63,600 vs $86,500).

Median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853 compared to $56,176 in De Pue (-11.3%). While De Pue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creve Coeur spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in De Pue.