Darien, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Darien, Illinois?
$5,760 / month
for a family, 6.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,120 for the year for a family.
$4,900 / month
for a single person, 2.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $58,800 for the year for a single person.

Darien cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Darien, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Darien, IL

Housing costs in Darien?
A typical home costs $361,500, which is 6.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.6% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Darien costs $1,690 per month, which is 18.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.4% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Darien?
To live comfortably in Darien, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $69,120 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Darien?
The cost of living in Darien, IL is slightly higher than the national average. It has a median home value of $303,400 and a median household income of $107,608, which is significantly higher than the state and national averages. The cost of groceries in the area is 4% lower than the national average, while housing costs are 23% higher. The cost of utilities is 9% lower than the national average. Overall, it's an expensive place to live but offers a good quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDarienIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  99.5  Unlock100.0
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  119.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  97.8  Unlock100.0
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  141.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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2/13/2021 I've lived in the Darien Illinois area for 35 years now. It's fine. Traffic is only nasty during the A.M. and PM rush hours. Thankfully, PM rush over is  More

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THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN IS GOOD - MIDDLE CLASS. IT'S A QUIET COMMUNITY WITH GOOD SCHOOL AND A LOT OF ACTIVITES. WE'RE CLOSE ENOUGH TO CHICAGO - 30 MINUTE DRIVE -  More

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Over 14 years ago

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