East Dubuque, IL vs Sherman, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East Dubuque is 29% cheaper than Sherman. With a cost index of 73 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East Dubuque to Sherman should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dubuque is $909/month compared to $1,565/month in Sherman — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Dubuque is more affordable at $146,800 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $147,025 in Sherman (-57.6%). While Sherman 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 12.8% in Sherman.