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Is Tinley Park, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51813% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$113,446about $9,454/month · 30% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$299,90010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% 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 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (86.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,720 a year. That is $29 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 169 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tinley Park
$1,518
Mount Prospect
$1,940
Berwyn
$1,762
Normal
$1,211
Wheaton
$2,237
Oak Park
$1,917
Oak Lawn
$1,558

How much do households earn in Tinley Park?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
13.9%
$50k–100k
33.5%
$100k–150k
24.5%
$150k+
17.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Tinley Park

SizeTinley ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,481$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,621$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,366$1,698

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

How expensive is Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Tinley Park

🏛️ Property tax$7,455a year · 2.49% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$108a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tinley Park

Commute to work33.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tinley Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $563 a month less.

Renting
$1,518
Owning
$2,081

Owning assumes a typical $299,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tinley Park, IL?

Renting in Tinley Park costs a median of about $1,518 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Tinley Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tinley Park cheap or expensive?

Tinley Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $113,446. It ranks 169th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tinley Park?

The median homeowner in Tinley Park pays $7,455 a year in property taxes, about 2.49% of the median home value.

Is Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park?

The median home value in Tinley Park is $299,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

54,842 people live in Tinley Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.