Du Quoin, IL vs Earlville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Du Quoin is 20% cheaper than Earlville. With a cost index of 61 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Du Quoin to Earlville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Du Quoin is $702/month compared to $998/month in Earlville — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Du Quoin is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $127,300.

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $62,763 in Earlville (-24.1%). While Earlville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Du Quoin spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Earlville.