Dakota, IL Cost of Living


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Dakota cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Dakota, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Dakota, IL

Housing costs in Dakota?
A typical home costs $126,700, which is 62.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dakota costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dakota?
To live comfortably in Dakota, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dakota?
The cost of living in Dakota, IL is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. The median home cost in Dakota is $94,000, which is lower than the national average of $184,700. In addition, goods and services are generally more affordable in Dakota than in other parts of the country. Median household income is also slightly lower than the national average at around $54,500 per year. All these factors make Dakota an attractive place to live for those who are looking for a cheaper cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDakotaIllinoisUnited States
  72.793.7100.0
  90.694100
  111.096.9100.0
  42.480.2100.0
  $126,700$241,700$338,100
  99.9%97.7%100.0%
  70.4106.2100.0
  104.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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