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Is Cahokia Heights, IL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$97345% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$36,445about $3,037/month · 58% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$56,00083% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,920 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 47 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cahokia Heights
$973
Charleston
$1,009
Hinsdale
$2,054
Bridgeview
$2,231
Marion
$1,153
Fairview Heights
$1,411
Morton
$1,727

How much do households earn in Cahokia Heights?

Under $25k
34.7%
$25k–50k
27.0%
$50k–100k
24.1%
$100k–150k
4.9%
$150k+
1.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cahokia Heights

SizeCahokia HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$375$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,004$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,197$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,240$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Cahokia Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cahokia Heights, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cahokia Heights

🏛️ Property tax$1,346a year · 2.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$231a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cahokia Heights

Commute to work26.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line34.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cahokia Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $584 a month less than renting.

Renting
$973
Owning
$389

Owning assumes a typical $56,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $5,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cahokia Heights, IL?

Renting in Cahokia Heights costs a median of about $973 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Cahokia Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,920 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cahokia Heights cheap or expensive?

Cahokia Heights is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $36,445. It ranks 47th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cahokia Heights?

The median homeowner in Cahokia Heights pays $1,346 a year in property taxes, about 2.40% of the median home value.

Is Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights?

The median home value in Cahokia Heights is $56,000, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.

17,106 people live in Cahokia Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.