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 15.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,280 a year. That is $16 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 18 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Metropolis?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Metropolis
| Size | Metropolis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $584 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $865 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $964 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,021 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Metropolis 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 Metropolis, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Metropolis
Life in Metropolis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Metropolis?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $235 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $86,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Metropolis, IL?
Renting in Metropolis costs a median of about $832 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Metropolis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,280 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Metropolis cheap or expensive?
Metropolis is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $54,355. It ranks 18th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Metropolis?
The median homeowner in Metropolis pays $1,353 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Metropolis 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 Metropolis?
The median home value in Metropolis is $86,000, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,864 people live in Metropolis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.