East Dubuque, IL vs Poplar Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East Dubuque is 23.8% cheaper than Poplar Grove. With a cost index of 73 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East Dubuque to Poplar Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dubuque is $909/month compared to $1,443/month in Poplar Grove — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Dubuque is more affordable at $146,800 median vs $253,500.

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $93,409 in Poplar Grove (-33.3%). While Poplar Grove 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 18.5% in Poplar Grove.