De Pue, IL vs Tuscola, IL

De Pue is moderately more affordable than Tuscola, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. De Pue scores 66 compared to 71 for Tuscola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuscola 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 $837/month in Tuscola — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tuscola has cheaper rent, De Pue actually has lower median home values ($63,600 vs $148,100).

Median household income in De Pue is $56,176 compared to $77,034 in Tuscola (-27.1%). While Tuscola 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 13% in Tuscola.