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Is Du Quoin, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$79555% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,680about $4,890/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$83,10075% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,800 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 15 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Du Quoin
$795
East Alton
$974
Mount Zion
$823
Vandalia
$860
Hillsboro
$791
Lake Holiday
$1,654
Carterville
$1,191

How much do households earn in Du Quoin?

Under $25k
23.3%
$25k–50k
30.6%
$50k–100k
24.1%
$100k–150k
11.5%
$150k+
5.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Du Quoin

SizeDu QuoinU.S. average
1 bedroom$442$1,324
2 bedrooms$793$1,509
3 bedrooms$813$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Du Quoin overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Du Quoin, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Du Quoin

🏛️ Property tax$1,551a year · 1.87% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Du Quoin

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line29.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Du Quoin?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $218 a month less than renting.

Renting
$795
Owning
$577

Owning assumes a typical $83,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,310 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Du Quoin, IL?

Renting in Du Quoin costs a median of about $795 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Du Quoin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,800 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Du Quoin cheap or expensive?

Du Quoin is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $58,680. It ranks 15th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Du Quoin?

The median homeowner in Du Quoin pays $1,551 a year in property taxes, about 1.87% of the median home value.

Is Du Quoin more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Du Quoin?

The median home value in Du Quoin is $83,100, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,726 people live in Du Quoin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.