Barrington, IL vs Deer Park, IL

Barrington is moderately more affordable than Deer Park, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Barrington scores 141 compared to 160 for Deer Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Deer Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrington is $1,886/month compared to $2,389/month in Deer Park — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barrington is more affordable at $580,900 median vs $636,200.

Median household income in Barrington is $150,714 compared to $160,750 in Deer Park (-6.2%). The higher salaries in Deer Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Deer Park.