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. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,520 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 262 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bourbonnais?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bourbonnais
| Size | Bourbonnais | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,011 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,326 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,636 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,515 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bourbonnais
Life in Bourbonnais
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bourbonnais?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $207 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $253,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bourbonnais, IL?
Renting in Bourbonnais costs a median of about $1,963 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bourbonnais?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,520 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bourbonnais cheap or expensive?
Bourbonnais is rated OK: rent takes 26.7% of the typical household income of $88,122. It ranks 262nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bourbonnais?
The median homeowner in Bourbonnais pays $5,568 a year in property taxes, about 2.20% of the median home value.
Is Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais?
The median home value in Bourbonnais is $253,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,078 people live in Bourbonnais. Numbers are typical (middle) values.