Cost of Living in DuPage County, IL

Modeled annual cost: $65,774.

Median family income: $136,376.

Affordability Snapshot

IL County Median

$46,460

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in IL out of 102See Illinois county rankings

Median Income

$136,376

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in DuPage County, IL.

$20,251 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$65,774

Per year

  • Housing:$20,251
  • Taxes:$15,228
  • Transport:$12,693
  • Other Costs:$7,770
  • Healthcare:$5,054
  • Food:$4,777
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Illinois

1Calhoun County, IL
$41,222
2Morgan County, IL
$42,968
3Rock Island County, IL
$43,203
4Randolph County, IL
$43,239
5Warren County, IL
$43,283

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