Barrington, IL Cost of Living


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Barrington cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Barrington, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Barrington, IL

Housing costs in Barrington?
A typical home costs $495,200, which is 46.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 104.9% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barrington costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.1% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Barrington?
To live comfortably in Barrington, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $95,040 for a family, and $74,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barrington?
The cost of living in Barrington, IL is quite reasonable. It is not overly expensive and residents can find affordable housing options throughout the city. The median home value in Barrington is around $470,000, which is slightly higher than the national average but still quite reasonable for the area. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities are similar to those found in other parts of Illinois. Residents of Barrington can also benefit from the low taxes levied by Cook County, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money in their pocket. All things considered, living in Barrington is an affordable option for those looking to settle down in a safe and friendly community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarringtonIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  103.794100
  88.096.9100.0
  161.180.2100.0
  $495,200$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  132.8106.2100.0
  140.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 16 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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