Du Quoin, IL vs Marion, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Du Quoin is 15% cheaper than Marion. With a cost index of 61 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Du Quoin to Marion should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Du Quoin is $702/month compared to $878/month in Marion — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Du Quoin is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $145,300.

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $57,281 in Marion (-16.8%). While Marion 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 18.4% in Marion.