Deer Creek, IL vs Teutopolis, IL

Teutopolis is moderately more affordable than Deer Creek, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Deer Creek scores 76 compared to 71 for Teutopolis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Deer Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deer Creek is $1,108/month compared to $600/month in Teutopolis — a 85% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Teutopolis has cheaper rent, Deer Creek actually has lower median home values ($141,400 vs $230,400).

Median household income in Deer Creek is $87,813 compared to $96,875 in Teutopolis (-9.4%). Teutopolis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer Creek spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 7.4% in Teutopolis.