Dorchester, IL Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Dorchester cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Dorchester, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Dorchester, IL

Housing costs in Dorchester?
A typical home costs $122,400, which is 63.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dorchester costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dorchester?
To live comfortably in Dorchester, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dorchester?
Dorchester, IL has a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. The cost of housing is particularly affordable, with the median home value hovering around $68,000 and rent being approximately $571 per month. Utilities are also reasonable, averaging at about $122/month. Groceries and other daily necessities are also generally less expensive than in most other cities across the US. In addition to this, taxes are relatively low in this area. All in all, Dorchester is an attractive place to live due to its low cost of living and great quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDorchesterIllinoisUnited States
  78.993.7100.0
  90.794100
  118.496.9100.0
  16.280.2100.0
  $122,400$241,700$338,100
  98.9%97.7%100.0%
  97.5106.2100.0
  106.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Dorchester, IL cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Dorchester, Illinois to any other city in the US.