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Is Robinson, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00343% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,801about $6,650/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$109,10067% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,120 a year. That is $19 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 56 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robinson
$1,003
West Frankfort
$731
Marengo
$1,412
Mendota
$860
Clinton
$1,033
Stickney
$1,276
Sandwich
$1,138

How much do households earn in Robinson?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
21.0%
$50k–100k
38.1%
$100k–150k
17.5%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Robinson

SizeRobinsonU.S. average
1 bedroom$839$1,324
2 bedrooms$999$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,521$1,698

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

How expensive is Robinson 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 Robinson, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Robinson

🏛️ Property tax$1,831a year · 1.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robinson

Commute to work13.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robinson?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $246 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,003
Owning
$757

Owning assumes a typical $109,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robinson, IL?

Renting in Robinson costs a median of about $1,003 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Robinson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,120 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robinson cheap or expensive?

Robinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $79,801. It ranks 56th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robinson?

The median homeowner in Robinson pays $1,831 a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.

Is Robinson 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 Robinson?

The median home value in Robinson is $109,100, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,084 people live in Robinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.