salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,960 a year. That is $29 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 171 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midlothian?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midlothian
| Size | Midlothian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,297 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,179 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midlothian 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 Midlothian, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Midlothian
Life in Midlothian
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midlothian?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $88 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $207,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midlothian, IL?
Renting in Midlothian costs a median of about $1,524 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Midlothian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,960 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian cheap or expensive?
Midlothian is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $75,495. It ranks 171st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midlothian?
The median homeowner in Midlothian pays $5,252 a year in property taxes, about 2.54% of the median home value.
Is Midlothian 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 Midlothian?
The median home value in Midlothian is $207,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
13,948 people live in Midlothian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.