Cullom, IL vs De Pue, IL

Cullom, IL and De Pue, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.4% difference in their overall index. Cullom scores 67 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 Cullom is $940/month compared to $893/month in De Pue — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Pue is more affordable at $63,600 median vs $88,100.

Median household income in Cullom is $61,912 compared to $56,176 in De Pue (+10.2%). While Cullom is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cullom spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in De Pue.