Dunlap, IL vs Poplar Grove, IL

Dunlap is moderately more affordable than Poplar Grove, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Dunlap scores 84 compared to 96 for Poplar Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunlap is $964/month compared to $1,443/month in Poplar Grove — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunlap has cheaper rent, Poplar Grove actually has lower median home values ($253,500 vs $283,800).

Median household income in Dunlap is $137,240 compared to $93,409 in Poplar Grove (+46.9%). Dunlap offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunlap spend roughly 8.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Poplar Grove.