East Dubuque, IL vs Hometown, IL

East Dubuque, IL and Hometown, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. East Dubuque scores 73 while Hometown scores 73 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dubuque is $909/month compared to $812/month in Hometown — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hometown has cheaper rent, East Dubuque actually has lower median home values ($146,800 vs $152,000).

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $59,265 in Hometown (+5.1%). While East Dubuque is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dubuque spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Hometown.