East Peru, IA vs Libertyville, IA

East Peru is moderately more affordable than Libertyville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. East Peru scores 67 compared to 75 for Libertyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Libertyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Peru is $917/month compared to $930/month in Libertyville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Peru is more affordable at $87,500 median vs $177,700.

Median household income in East Peru is $67,083 compared to $74,107 in Libertyville (-9.5%). The higher salaries in Libertyville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Peru spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Libertyville.