salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. 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 $89,920 a year. That is $43 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 298 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roselle?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roselle
| Size | Roselle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,471 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,554 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roselle 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 Roselle, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roselle
Life in Roselle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roselle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $144 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $344,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roselle, IL?
Renting in Roselle costs a median of about $2,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Roselle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,920 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roselle cheap or expensive?
Roselle is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $120,056. It ranks 298th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roselle?
The median homeowner in Roselle pays $7,008 a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.
Is Roselle 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 Roselle?
The median home value in Roselle is $344,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
22,752 people live in Roselle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.