East Dubuque, IL vs Lawrenceville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lawrenceville is 16.8% cheaper than East Dubuque. With a cost index of 63 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lawrenceville to East Dubuque should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dubuque is $909/month compared to $749/month in Lawrenceville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lawrenceville is more affordable at $77,600 median vs $146,800.

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $44,885 in Lawrenceville (+38.8%). 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, less than the 20% in Lawrenceville.