salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,400 a year. That is $37 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 255 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bartlett?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bartlett
| Size | Bartlett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,573 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,817 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,600 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bartlett 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 Bartlett, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bartlett
Life in Bartlett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bartlett?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $672 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $375,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bartlett, IL?
Renting in Bartlett costs a median of about $1,935 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bartlett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,400 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bartlett cheap or expensive?
Bartlett is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $143,699. It ranks 255th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bartlett?
The median homeowner in Bartlett pays $9,136 a year in property taxes, about 2.43% of the median home value.
Is Bartlett 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 Bartlett?
The median home value in Bartlett is $375,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
40,501 people live in Bartlett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.