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Is West Dundee, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7202% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$113,639about $9,470/month · 31% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,8008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,800 a year. That is $33 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 213 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Dundee
$1,720
Broadview
$1,215
Round Lake Park
$1,550
South Beloit
$1,075
Silvis
$1,067
Rockton
$1,079
Princeton
$991

How much do households earn in West Dundee?

Under $25k
4.5%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
40.8%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
14.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Dundee

SizeWest DundeeU.S. average
Studio$1,996$1,338
1 bedroom$1,479$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,834$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,307$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,246$2,098

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

How expensive is West Dundee 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 West Dundee, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Dundee

🏛️ Property tax$9,002a year · 2.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Dundee

Commute to work25.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Dundee?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $783 a month less.

Renting
$1,720
Owning
$2,503

Owning assumes a typical $360,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,080 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Dundee, IL?

Renting in West Dundee costs a median of about $1,720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in West Dundee?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,800 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Dundee cheap or expensive?

West Dundee is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $113,639. It ranks 213th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Dundee?

The median homeowner in West Dundee pays $9,002 a year in property taxes, about 2.50% of the median home value.

Is West Dundee 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 West Dundee?

The median home value in West Dundee is $360,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,906 people live in West Dundee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.