salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (86.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,240 a year. That is $35 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 235 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Boulder Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Boulder Hill
| Size | Boulder Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,144 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,004 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,065 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Boulder Hill 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 Boulder Hill, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Boulder Hill
Life in Boulder Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Boulder Hill?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $150 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $238,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boulder Hill, IL?
Renting in Boulder Hill costs a median of about $1,806 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Boulder Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,240 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder Hill cheap or expensive?
Boulder Hill is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $86,687. It ranks 235th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Boulder Hill?
The median homeowner in Boulder Hill pays $5,399 a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.
Is Boulder Hill 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 Boulder Hill?
The median home value in Boulder Hill is $238,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
8,989 people live in Boulder Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.