salaryRent is higher than in 50% 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 35.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,440 a year. That is $32 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 201 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sauk Village?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sauk Village
| Size | Sauk Village | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,226 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,767 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,127 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sauk Village 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 Sauk Village, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sauk Village
Life in Sauk Village
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sauk Village?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $892 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $110,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sauk Village, IL?
Renting in Sauk Village costs a median of about $1,661 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Sauk Village?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,440 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sauk Village cheap or expensive?
Sauk Village is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $75,466. It ranks 201st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sauk Village?
The median homeowner in Sauk Village pays $2,487 a year in property taxes, about 2.24% of the median home value.
Is Sauk Village 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 Sauk Village?
The median home value in Sauk Village is $110,800, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,678 people live in Sauk Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.