salaryRent is higher than in 75% 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 32.3 minutes each way. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,920 a year. That is $41 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 292 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Romeoville?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Romeoville
| Size | Romeoville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,340 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,965 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,249 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,881 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Romeoville 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 Romeoville, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Romeoville
Life in Romeoville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Romeoville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $364 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $257,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Romeoville, IL?
Renting in Romeoville costs a median of about $2,148 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Romeoville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,920 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Romeoville cheap or expensive?
Romeoville is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $114,672. It ranks 292nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Romeoville?
The median homeowner in Romeoville pays $6,235 a year in property taxes, about 2.43% of the median home value.
Is Romeoville 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 Romeoville?
The median home value in Romeoville is $257,100, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
41,152 people live in Romeoville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.