salaryRent is higher than in 71% 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 34.1 minutes each way. Most homes (82.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,120 a year. That is $39 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 278 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Holland?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Holland
| Size | South Holland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,228 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,118 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,373 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Holland 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 South Holland, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Holland
Life in South Holland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Holland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $546 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $217,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Holland, IL?
Renting in South Holland costs a median of about $2,053 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in South Holland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Holland cheap or expensive?
South Holland is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $91,974. It ranks 278th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Holland?
The median homeowner in South Holland pays $5,903 a year in property taxes, about 2.72% of the median home value.
Is South Holland 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 South Holland?
The median home value in South Holland is $217,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,911 people live in South Holland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.