Dupo, IL vs Sheldon, IL

Sheldon is moderately more affordable than Dupo, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Dupo scores 70 compared to 62 for Sheldon, 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 $738/month in Sheldon — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheldon is more affordable at $75,200 median vs $109,000.

Median household income in Dupo is $57,899 compared to $43,942 in Sheldon (+31.8%). While Dupo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dupo spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Sheldon.