What is the cost of living in Dolton, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Dolton has an overall cost of living index of 94, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Dolton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Dolton ranks as #102 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Dolton ranks as the #234 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Dolton Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Dolton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Dolton is 102.
The Groceries index in Dolton is 99.
The Health index in Dolton is 83.
The Housing index in Dolton is 96.
The Transportation index in Dolton is 98.
The Utilities index in Dolton is 104.
| Living Expense | Dolton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Dolton Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Dolton, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Dolton is $150,114.
The Median Rent in Dolton is $1,384.
The Median Income in Dolton is $57,887.
The Home Value To Income in Dolton is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Dolton is 0.29x.
Dolton, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Dolton Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Dolton Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Dolton Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Dolton Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Dolton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Dolton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 1.2x Dolton.
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.2x Dolton.
South Holland, IL has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Dolton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Dolton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 1.2x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.2x |
| South Holland, IL | 20,911 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Harvey, IL | 20,230 | 88 | 0.9x |
| La Grange, IL | 15,998 | 143 | 1.5x |
| La Grange Park, IL | 13,447 | 123 | 1.3x |
| Western Springs, IL | 13,446 | 156 | 1.7x |
| Palos Heights, IL | 12,152 | 120 | 1.3x |
| Burr Ridge, IL | 11,141 | 168 | 1.8x |
| Riverdale, IL | 10,340 | 87 | 0.9x |
