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Is Sycamore, IL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7711% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,723about $7,560/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$265,70020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,840 a year. That is $34 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 223 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sycamore
$1,771
Alsip
$1,537
Bensenville
$1,796
Round Lake
$1,891
Matteson
$1,747
Ottawa
$1,084
North Aurora
$1,663

How much do households earn in Sycamore?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
22.9%
$50k–100k
34.3%
$100k–150k
21.2%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sycamore

SizeSycamoreU.S. average
1 bedroom$823$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,316$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,972$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Sycamore overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sycamore, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sycamore

🏛️ Property tax$6,567a year · 2.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sycamore

Commute to work26.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sycamore?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $73 a month less.

Renting
$1,771
Owning
$1,844

Owning assumes a typical $265,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sycamore, IL?

Renting in Sycamore costs a median of about $1,771 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Sycamore?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,840 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sycamore cheap or expensive?

Sycamore is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $90,723. It ranks 223rd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sycamore?

The median homeowner in Sycamore pays $6,567 a year in property taxes, about 2.47% of the median home value.

Is Sycamore 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 Sycamore?

The median home value in Sycamore is $265,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

18,559 people live in Sycamore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.