salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (81.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 67.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 130 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Grange?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Grange
| Size | La Grange | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,237 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,452 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,937 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Grange 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 La Grange, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Grange
Life in La Grange
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Grange?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,789 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $594,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Grange, IL?
Renting in La Grange costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in La Grange?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange cheap or expensive?
La Grange is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.3% of the typical household income of $172,483. It ranks 130th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Grange?
The median homeowner in La Grange pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.
Is La Grange 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 La Grange?
The median home value in La Grange is $594,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
15,998 people live in La Grange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.