Du Quoin, IL vs Morton, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Du Quoin is 24.4% cheaper than Morton. With a cost index of 61 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Du Quoin to Morton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Du Quoin is $702/month compared to $1,001/month in Morton — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Du Quoin is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $238,900.

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $87,760 in Morton (-45.7%). While Morton 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, more than the 13.7% in Morton.