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Is Warrenville, IL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,85163% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$108,196about $9,016/month · 24% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$286,10014% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. 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 $114,040 a year. That is $55 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 320 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Warrenville
$2,851
Sterling
$1,183
Swansea
$1,257
Chatham
$1,528
Antioch
$1,249
Shiloh
$1,314
Macomb
$904

How much do households earn in Warrenville?

Under $25k
8.7%
$25k–50k
12.3%
$50k–100k
39.2%
$100k–150k
19.9%
$150k+
16.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Warrenville

SizeWarrenvilleU.S. average
Studio$3,500+$1,338
1 bedroom$2,272$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,862$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,255$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,500+$2,098

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

How expensive is Warrenville 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 Warrenville, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Warrenville

🏛️ Property tax$5,853a year · 2.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$99a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Warrenville

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warrenville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $866 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,851
Owning
$1,985

Owning assumes a typical $286,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Warrenville, IL?

Renting in Warrenville costs a median of about $2,851 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,040 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Warrenville cheap or expensive?

Warrenville is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $108,196. It ranks 320th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Warrenville?

The median homeowner in Warrenville pays $5,853 a year in property taxes, about 2.05% of the median home value.

Is Warrenville 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 Warrenville?

The median home value in Warrenville is $286,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

14,718 people live in Warrenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.