salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,120 a year. That is $24 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 107 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in River Grove?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in River Grove
| Size | River Grove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,159 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,096 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,347 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,105 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is River Grove 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 River Grove, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in River Grove
Life in River Grove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in River Grove?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $425 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $241,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in River Grove, IL?
Renting in River Grove costs a median of about $1,253 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in River Grove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,120 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is River Grove cheap or expensive?
River Grove is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $75,342. It ranks 107th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in River Grove?
The median homeowner in River Grove pays $5,591 a year in property taxes, about 2.31% of the median home value.
Is River Grove 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 River Grove?
The median home value in River Grove is $241,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,451 people live in River Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.