Cost of Living in El Dara, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, El Dara, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. El Dara is a small community of 100 residents.

The median household income in El Dara is $56,667, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to El Dara. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches spread over roughly 109 days.

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.

Housing

Median Home Value

$71,700

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$925/mo

Climate in El Dara

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53°F

Avg Temperature

36.4"

Rainfall / Year

109d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	40	52	64	73	82	86	85	78	65	51	39
Avg °F	27	31	42	53	64	73	76	75	67	55	42	32
Low °F	19	23	32	43	54	63	67	65	56	45	33	24
Rain"	1.6	1.8	2.3	4.0	4.6	4.5	3.5	3.9	3.1	3.1	2.4	1.8

Cost of Living in El Dara, IL