salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,160 a year. That is $17 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 33 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Macomb?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Macomb
| Size | Macomb | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $485 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $682 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,184 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Macomb 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 Macomb, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Macomb
Life in Macomb
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Macomb?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $187 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $103,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macomb, IL?
Renting in Macomb costs a median of about $904 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Macomb?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,160 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Macomb cheap or expensive?
Macomb is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $47,897. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Macomb?
The median homeowner in Macomb pays $2,771 a year in property taxes, about 2.68% of the median home value.
Is Macomb 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 Macomb?
The median home value in Macomb is $103,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,894 people live in Macomb. Numbers are typical (middle) values.