salaryRent is lower than in 84% 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 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,680 a year. That is $21 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 66 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Silvis?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Silvis
| Size | Silvis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,234 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Silvis 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 Silvis, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Silvis
Life in Silvis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Silvis?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $54 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $161,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Silvis, IL?
Renting in Silvis costs a median of about $1,067 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Silvis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,680 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Silvis cheap or expensive?
Silvis is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $67,271. It ranks 66th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Silvis?
The median homeowner in Silvis pays $3,509 a year in property taxes, about 2.17% of the median home value.
Is Silvis 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 Silvis?
The median home value in Silvis is $161,600, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,955 people live in Silvis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.