salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,400 a year. That is $17 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 25 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vandalia?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vandalia
| Size | Vandalia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $762 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $646 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $939 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $871 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vandalia 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 Vandalia, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vandalia
Life in Vandalia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vandalia?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $177 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $98,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vandalia, IL?
Renting in Vandalia costs a median of about $860 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Vandalia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,400 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vandalia cheap or expensive?
Vandalia is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $49,038. It ranks 25th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vandalia?
The median homeowner in Vandalia pays $1,897 a year in property taxes, about 1.93% of the median home value.
Is Vandalia 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 Vandalia?
The median home value in Vandalia is $98,500, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,796 people live in Vandalia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.