Du Quoin, IL vs Mount Sterling, IL

Du Quoin is moderately more affordable than Mount Sterling, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Du Quoin scores 61 compared to 65 for Mount Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Sterling 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 $712/month in Mount Sterling — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Du Quoin is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $118,100.

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $63,922 in Mount Sterling (-25.5%). While Mount Sterling 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 13.4% in Mount Sterling.