salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 61.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,000 a year. That is $40 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 281 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lisle?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lisle
| Size | Lisle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,549 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,615 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,044 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,790 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,717 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lisle 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 Lisle, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lisle
Life in Lisle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lisle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $748 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $406,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lisle, IL?
Renting in Lisle costs a median of about $2,075 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Lisle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,000 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lisle cheap or expensive?
Lisle is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $115,916. It ranks 281st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lisle?
The median homeowner in Lisle pays $8,631 a year in property taxes, about 2.12% of the median home value.
Is Lisle 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 Lisle?
The median home value in Lisle is $406,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,407 people live in Lisle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.