salaryRent is lower than in 58% 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 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,120 a year. That is $29 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 164 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orland Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orland Hills
| Size | Orland Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $915 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,471 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,753 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orland Hills
Life in Orland Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orland Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $442 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $280,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orland Hills, IL?
Renting in Orland Hills costs a median of about $1,503 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Orland Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,120 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orland Hills cheap or expensive?
Orland Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.7% of the typical household income of $131,619. It ranks 164th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orland Hills?
The median homeowner in Orland Hills pays $6,079 a year in property taxes, about 2.17% of the median home value.
Is Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills?
The median home value in Orland Hills is $280,300, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,719 people live in Orland Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.