Dupo, IL vs Waterloo, IL

Dupo is moderately more affordable than Waterloo, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Dupo scores 70 compared to 79 for Waterloo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterloo 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 $873/month in Waterloo — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waterloo has cheaper rent, Dupo actually has lower median home values ($109,000 vs $237,900).

Median household income in Dupo is $57,899 compared to $92,005 in Waterloo (-37.1%). While Waterloo 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, more than the 11.4% in Waterloo.