Du Quoin, IL vs Farmer City, IL

Farmer City is moderately more affordable than Du Quoin, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Du Quoin scores 61 compared to 57 for Farmer City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Du Quoin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Du Quoin is $702/month compared to $500/month in Farmer City — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmer City has cheaper rent, Du Quoin actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $128,900).

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $73,147 in Farmer City (-34.9%). Farmer City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Du Quoin spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Farmer City.