salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,080 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 157 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dolton?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dolton
| Size | Dolton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,211 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $989 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,367 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,805 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,957 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dolton overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dolton, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dolton
Life in Dolton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dolton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $402 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $151,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dolton, IL?
Renting in Dolton costs a median of about $1,452 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Dolton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,080 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dolton cheap or expensive?
Dolton is rated OK: rent takes 27.9% of the typical household income of $62,431. It ranks 157th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dolton?
The median homeowner in Dolton pays $4,562 a year in property taxes, about 3.02% of the median home value.
Is Dolton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dolton?
The median home value in Dolton is $151,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,825 people live in Dolton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.