salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,480 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 175 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alsip?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alsip
| Size | Alsip | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,234 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,287 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,095 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alsip 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 Alsip, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alsip
Life in Alsip
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alsip?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $24 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $225,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alsip, IL?
Renting in Alsip costs a median of about $1,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Alsip?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,480 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alsip cheap or expensive?
Alsip is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $71,812. It ranks 175th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alsip?
The median homeowner in Alsip pays $5,257 a year in property taxes, about 2.34% of the median home value.
Is Alsip 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 Alsip?
The median home value in Alsip is $225,000, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
18,583 people live in Alsip. Numbers are typical (middle) values.