salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,680 a year. That is $38 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 263 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bolingbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bolingbrook
| Size | Bolingbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,337 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,615 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,793 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,364 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,761 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bolingbrook overall?
Everyday prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Bolingbrook
Life in Bolingbrook
What jobs pay in Bolingbrook
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $165,660 | 14.2% |
| Pharmacist | $140,880 | 16.8% |
| Software Developer | $134,380 | 17.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,740 | 17.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $127,940 | 18.4% |
| Operations Manager | $109,390 | 21.6% |
| Police Officer | $107,810 | 21.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,490 | 22.8% |
| Plumber | $103,380 | 22.8% |
| Electrician | $102,350 | 23.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | 23.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,260 | 23.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,160 | 23.6% |
| Firefighter | $82,820 | 28.5% |
| Accountant | $82,360 | 28.7% |
| Carpenter | $80,440 | 29.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,400 | 29.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | 30.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,070 | 30.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $77,960 | 30.3% |
| Truck Driver | $62,300 | 37.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $47,270 | 49.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,100 | 50.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 | 50.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,550 | 58.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,930 | 60.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,820 | 65.9% |
| Cashier | $35,010 | 67.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | 75.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bolingbrook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $217 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $314,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bolingbrook, IL?
Renting in Bolingbrook costs a median of about $1,967 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bolingbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,680 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bolingbrook cheap or expensive?
Bolingbrook is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $116,909. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bolingbrook?
The median homeowner in Bolingbrook pays $7,748 a year in property taxes, about 2.46% of the median home value.
Is Bolingbrook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bolingbrook?
The median home value in Bolingbrook is $314,700, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
74,096 people live in Bolingbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.