salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,920 a year. That is $33 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 215 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Justice?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Justice
| Size | Justice | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,275 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,536 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Justice 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 Justice, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Justice
Life in Justice
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Justice?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $69 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $238,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Justice, IL?
Renting in Justice costs a median of about $1,723 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Justice?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,920 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Justice cheap or expensive?
Justice is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.5% of the typical household income of $61,658. It ranks 215th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Justice?
The median homeowner in Justice pays $5,596 a year in property taxes, about 2.35% of the median home value.
Is Justice 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 Justice?
The median home value in Justice is $238,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,324 people live in Justice. Numbers are typical (middle) values.