East Dubuque, IL vs Sullivan, IL

Sullivan is moderately more affordable than East Dubuque, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. East Dubuque scores 73 compared to 65 for Sullivan, 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 $790/month in Sullivan — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sullivan is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $146,800.

Median household income in East Dubuque is $62,313 compared to $62,845 in Sullivan (-0.8%). Sullivan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dubuque spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Sullivan.