salaryRent is lower than in 70% 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 32.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,360 a year. That is $25 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 117 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Steger?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Steger
| Size | Steger | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,211 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,074 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,346 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,881 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Steger 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 Steger, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Steger
Life in Steger
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Steger?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $197 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $156,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Steger, IL?
Renting in Steger costs a median of about $1,284 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Steger?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,360 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Steger cheap or expensive?
Steger is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $71,801. It ranks 117th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Steger?
The median homeowner in Steger pays $3,560 a year in property taxes, about 2.27% of the median home value.
Is Steger 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 Steger?
The median home value in Steger is $156,700, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,418 people live in Steger. Numbers are typical (middle) values.