Dupo, IL vs Gridley, IL

Gridley is moderately more affordable than Dupo, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Dupo scores 70 compared to 66 for Gridley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dupo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dupo is $932/month compared to $763/month in Gridley — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gridley has cheaper rent, Dupo actually has lower median home values ($109,000 vs $134,600).

Median household income in Dupo is $57,899 compared to $69,688 in Gridley (-16.9%). Gridley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dupo spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Gridley.