East Dubuque, IL vs Shelbyville, IL

Shelbyville is moderately more affordable than East Dubuque, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. East Dubuque scores 73 compared to 65 for Shelbyville, 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 $724/month in Shelbyville — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelbyville is more affordable at $111,200 median vs $146,800.

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $54,400 in Shelbyville (+14.5%). 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% in Shelbyville.