salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,960 a year. That is $24 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 106 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Antioch?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Antioch
| Size | Antioch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $855 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,333 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,188 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Antioch 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 Antioch, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Antioch
Life in Antioch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Antioch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $879 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $306,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Antioch, IL?
Renting in Antioch costs a median of about $1,249 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Antioch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,960 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Antioch cheap or expensive?
Antioch is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.8% of the typical household income of $117,448. It ranks 106th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Antioch?
The median homeowner in Antioch pays $8,989 a year in property taxes, about 2.93% of the median home value.
Is Antioch 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 Antioch?
The median home value in Antioch is $306,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,859 people live in Antioch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.