Cost of Living in De Soto, IL

With a cost of living index of 64, De Soto, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Illinois state average of 80. De Soto is a small community of 1,701 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in De Soto's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $749 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $88,800 (71% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in De Soto is $52,131, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.