salaryRent is lower than in 78% 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 $46,240 a year. That is $22 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 81 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in LaSalle?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in LaSalle
| Size | LaSalle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $410 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $789 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,191 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,349 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,199 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is LaSalle 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 LaSalle, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in LaSalle
Life in LaSalle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in LaSalle?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $368 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $113,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in LaSalle, IL?
Renting in LaSalle costs a median of about $1,156 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in LaSalle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,240 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is LaSalle cheap or expensive?
LaSalle is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $62,264. It ranks 81st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in LaSalle?
The median homeowner in LaSalle pays $2,510 a year in property taxes, about 2.21% of the median home value.
Is LaSalle 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 LaSalle?
The median home value in LaSalle is $113,500, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,498 people live in LaSalle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.