salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,240 a year. That is $43 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 296 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgeview?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgeview
| Size | Bridgeview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,106 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,093 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,397 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgeview 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 Bridgeview, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bridgeview
Life in Bridgeview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeview?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $591 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $236,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgeview, IL?
Renting in Bridgeview costs a median of about $2,231 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgeview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,240 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgeview cheap or expensive?
Bridgeview is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.2% of the typical household income of $71,887. It ranks 296th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgeview?
The median homeowner in Bridgeview pays $5,808 a year in property taxes, about 2.46% of the median home value.
Is Bridgeview 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 Bridgeview?
The median home value in Bridgeview is $236,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,849 people live in Bridgeview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.