salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,880 a year. That is $34 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 218 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Matteson?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Matteson
| Size | Matteson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $384 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,611 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,642 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Matteson 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 Matteson, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Matteson
Life in Matteson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Matteson?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $8 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $250,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Matteson, IL?
Renting in Matteson costs a median of about $1,747 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Matteson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,880 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Matteson cheap or expensive?
Matteson is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $102,950. It ranks 218th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Matteson?
The median homeowner in Matteson pays $6,829 a year in property taxes, about 2.73% of the median home value.
Is Matteson 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 Matteson?
The median home value in Matteson is $250,600, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
18,645 people live in Matteson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.