Cost of Living in South Barrington, IL

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111%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
373%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index South Barrington Illinois National
Cost of living21198100
Groceries97100100
Health care100100100
Housing47395100
Transportation100101100
Utilities9799100
Lifestyle & Entertainment101100100
Household Items102100100
Education & Childcare98100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Barrington is 115% higher than the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in South Barrington is 111% higher than the national average
  • South Barrington housing is 373% higher than the national average
  • Illinois general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Illinois state income tax is 91% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$273,069$22,756$6,371$8,193
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in South Barrington is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. South Barrington has a median income of about $273,069 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $6,371 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $0. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $0 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Illinois Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Illinois 6.25% 10.25%

      Illinois Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Illinois 4.95% 4.95%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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