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Is North Riverside, IL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,43918% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,228about $6,936/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$297,80010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,560 a year. That is $28 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 151 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Riverside
$1,439
Salem
$644
Greenville
$866
Sandwich
$1,138
University Park
$1,824
West Frankfort
$731
Robinson
$1,003

How much do households earn in North Riverside?

Under $25k
14.1%
$25k–50k
24.9%
$50k–100k
25.8%
$100k–150k
19.3%
$150k+
13.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Riverside

SizeNorth RiversideU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,158$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,420$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,229$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is North Riverside overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Riverside, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Riverside

🏛️ Property tax$6,049a year · 2.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$98a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Riverside

Commute to work29.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Riverside?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $627 a month less.

Renting
$1,439
Owning
$2,066

Owning assumes a typical $297,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Riverside, IL?

Renting in North Riverside costs a median of about $1,439 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in North Riverside?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,560 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Riverside cheap or expensive?

North Riverside is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $83,228. It ranks 151st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Riverside?

The median homeowner in North Riverside pays $6,049 a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.

Is North Riverside 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 North Riverside?

The median home value in North Riverside is $297,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,249 people live in North Riverside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.