salaryRent is lower than in 86% 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 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,320 a year. That is $20 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 59 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clinton?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clinton
| Size | Clinton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $666 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,064 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,051 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,855 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clinton 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 Clinton, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clinton
Life in Clinton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $320 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $102,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clinton, IL?
Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $1,033 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Clinton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,320 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clinton cheap or expensive?
Clinton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $67,215. It ranks 59th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clinton?
The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,797 a year in property taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value.
Is Clinton 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 Clinton?
The median home value in Clinton is $102,800, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,985 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.