De Pue, IL vs Fairfield, IL

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than De Pue, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. De Pue scores 66 compared to 58 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Pue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Pue is $893/month compared to $558/month in Fairfield — a 60% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairfield has cheaper rent, De Pue actually has lower median home values ($63,600 vs $91,800).

Median household income in De Pue is $56,176 compared to $41,026 in Fairfield (+36.9%). 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 De Pue spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Fairfield.