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Is Crest Hill, IL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8395% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,766about $6,564/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$232,90030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% 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 $73,560 a year. That is $35 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 241 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Crest Hill
$1,839
Frankfort
$2,701
Libertyville
$1,810
Dolton
$1,452
East Moline
$1,260
South Holland
$2,053
Grayslake
$1,631

How much do households earn in Crest Hill?

Under $25k
10.5%
$25k–50k
18.3%
$50k–100k
47.1%
$100k–150k
12.6%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Crest Hill

SizeCrest HillU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,411$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,761$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,108$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,077$2,098

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

How expensive is Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Crest Hill

🏛️ Property tax$4,663a year · 2.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$101a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Crest Hill

Commute to work28 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crest Hill?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $223 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,839
Owning
$1,616

Owning assumes a typical $232,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Crest Hill, IL?

Renting in Crest Hill costs a median of about $1,839 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Crest Hill?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,560 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Crest Hill cheap or expensive?

Crest Hill is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $78,766. It ranks 241st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Crest Hill?

The median homeowner in Crest Hill pays $4,663 a year in property taxes, about 2.00% of the median home value.

Is Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill?

The median home value in Crest Hill is $232,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

20,628 people live in Crest Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.