De Soto, IL Cost of Living


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De Soto cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
De Soto, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

De Soto, IL

Housing costs in De Soto?
A typical home costs $87,400, which is 74.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in De Soto costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford De Soto?
To live comfortably in De Soto, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about De Soto?
The cost of living in De Soto, IL is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. Groceries, transportation, and health care are all affordable in this small town. The median home value in De Soto is $76,000, making it a great place to buy an affordable home. The cost of utilities is also low due to the town's rural nature; electricity rates are some of the lowest in the state. Additionally, taxes are relatively low in De Soto, providing savings on both property and income tax bills. All these factors make De Soto an ideal place for those looking for a quiet community with lower-than-average costs of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDe SotoIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  92.894100
  129.196.9100.0
  28.480.2100.0
  $87,400$241,700$338,100
  97.4%97.7%100.0%
  78.3106.2100.0
  132.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Talk about a bad economy. This town and Carbondale can top the list in my book. I've a B.S. Degree from SIU-C and have yet to use it in this area. I do own my own  More

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