Du Quoin, IL vs Port Byron, IL

Du Quoin is moderately more affordable than Port Byron, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Du Quoin scores 61 compared to 68 for Port Byron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Byron 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 $513/month in Port Byron — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Byron has cheaper rent, Du Quoin actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $259,300).

Median household income in Du Quoin is $47,632 compared to $101,250 in Port Byron (-53%). While Port Byron 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 6.1% in Port Byron.