salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,520 a year. That is $22 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 82 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Calumet City?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Calumet City
| Size | Calumet City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,036 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,737 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,992 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Calumet City 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 Calumet City, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Calumet City
Life in Calumet City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Calumet City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $156 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $145,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calumet City, IL?
Renting in Calumet City costs a median of about $1,163 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Calumet City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,520 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Calumet City cheap or expensive?
Calumet City is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $59,715. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Calumet City?
The median homeowner in Calumet City pays $4,813 a year in property taxes, about 3.31% of the median home value.
Is Calumet City 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 Calumet City?
The median home value in Calumet City is $145,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
35,100 people live in Calumet City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.