salaryRent is lower than in 85% 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 $42,080 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 63 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dixon?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dixon
| Size | Dixon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $601 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $936 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,188 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,712 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dixon 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 Dixon, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dixon
Life in Dixon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dixon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $214 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $120,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dixon, IL?
Renting in Dixon costs a median of about $1,052 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Dixon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,080 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dixon cheap or expensive?
Dixon is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $64,069. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dixon?
The median homeowner in Dixon pays $2,542 a year in property taxes, about 2.10% of the median home value.
Is Dixon 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 Dixon?
The median home value in Dixon is $120,800, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,910 people live in Dixon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.