Dolton, IL Cost of Living


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Dolton cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Dolton, 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.

Dolton, IL

Housing costs in Dolton?
A typical home costs $140,800, which is 58.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dolton costs $1,560 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dolton?
To live comfortably in Dolton, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dolton?
The cost of living in Dolton, IL is slightly above the national average. Goods and services are relatively affordable due to the low taxation rate in the city; however, housing costs can be high compared to other places in Illinois. The median home value in Dolton is approximately $120,000, which is higher than the state's median home value of around $100,000. Additionally, rent prices for a one-bedroom apartment typically range from just over $800 to upwards of $1,200 depending on where you live. Though it may seem expensive at first glance, there are plenty of deals and discounts available that can make living here more affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoltonIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  9394100
  88.096.9100.0
  47.080.2100.0
  $140,800$241,700$338,100
  96.0%97.7%100.0%
  147.3106.2100.0
  140.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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