Downs, IL vs Poplar Grove, IL

Downs is moderately more affordable than Poplar Grove, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Downs scores 90 compared to 96 for Poplar Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downs is $1,250/month compared to $1,443/month in Poplar Grove — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Downs is more affordable at $237,700 median vs $253,500.

Median household income in Downs is $106,809 compared to $93,409 in Poplar Grove (+14.3%). Downs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Downs spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Poplar Grove.