East Dubuque, IL vs Paxton, IL

Paxton is moderately more affordable than East Dubuque, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. East Dubuque scores 73 compared to 69 for Paxton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Dubuque can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dubuque is $909/month compared to $922/month in Paxton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Dubuque has cheaper rent, Paxton actually has lower median home values ($116,700 vs $146,800).

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $60,470 in Paxton (+3%). The higher salaries in East Dubuque partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dubuque spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Paxton.