Danville, IL vs Peru, IL

Danville is moderately more affordable than Peru, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 64 compared to 73 for Peru, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peru can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $809/month compared to $879/month in Peru — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Danville is more affordable at $76,800 median vs $155,600.

Median household income in Danville is $44,239 compared to $68,147 in Peru (-35.1%). While Peru is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Peru.