salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,240 a year. That is $30 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 177 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Grange Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Grange Park
| Size | La Grange Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,378 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,598 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,286 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Grange Park 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 Park, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Grange Park
Life in La Grange Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Grange Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,496 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $439,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Grange Park, IL?
Renting in La Grange Park costs a median of about $1,556 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in La Grange Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,240 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange Park cheap or expensive?
La Grange Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.4% of the typical household income of $129,860. It ranks 177th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Grange Park?
The median homeowner in La Grange Park pays $9,103 a year in property taxes, about 2.07% of the median home value.
Is La Grange Park 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 Park?
The median home value in La Grange Park is $439,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
13,447 people live in La Grange Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.