Dunlap, IL vs West Peoria, IL

West Peoria is moderately more affordable than Dunlap, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Dunlap scores 84 compared to 74 for West Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunlap 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 $1,180/month in West Peoria — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunlap has cheaper rent, West Peoria actually has lower median home values ($92,500 vs $283,800).

Median household income in Dunlap is $137,240 compared to $57,450 in West Peoria (+138.9%). While Dunlap is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunlap spend roughly 8.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in West Peoria.