salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way. Most homes (82.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,400 a year. That is $30 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 184 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Norridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Norridge
| Size | Norridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,271 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,111 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Norridge 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 Norridge, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Norridge
Life in Norridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Norridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,016 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norridge, IL?
Renting in Norridge costs a median of about $1,585 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Norridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,400 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Norridge cheap or expensive?
Norridge is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $94,700. It ranks 184th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Norridge?
The median homeowner in Norridge pays $6,328 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Norridge 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 Norridge?
The median home value in Norridge is $374,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,439 people live in Norridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.