De Pue, IL vs Tamms, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tamms is 20% cheaper than De Pue. With a cost index of 55 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tamms to De Pue should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in De Pue is $893/month compared to $663/month in Tamms — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tamms is more affordable at $57,200 median vs $63,600.

Median household income in De Pue is $56,176 compared to $41,250 in Tamms (+36.2%). 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, less than the 19.3% in Tamms.