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Is West Frankfort, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$73158% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$51,658about $4,305/month · 41% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$81,20076% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,240 a year. That is $14 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 10 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Frankfort
$731
Robinson
$1,003
Marengo
$1,412
Sandwich
$1,138
Greenville
$866
Salem
$644
Mendota
$860

How much do households earn in West Frankfort?

Under $25k
23.4%
$25k–50k
28.3%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
7.7%
$150k+
1.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Frankfort

SizeWest FrankfortU.S. average
Studio$368$1,338
1 bedroom$534$1,324
2 bedrooms$748$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,066$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,223$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in West Frankfort

🏛️ Property tax$1,384a year · 1.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$188a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Frankfort

Commute to work23.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line29%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment15.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Frankfort?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $168 a month less than renting.

Renting
$731
Owning
$563

Owning assumes a typical $81,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,120 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Frankfort, IL?

Renting in West Frankfort costs a median of about $731 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,240 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Frankfort cheap or expensive?

West Frankfort is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $51,658. It ranks 10th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Frankfort?

The median homeowner in West Frankfort pays $1,384 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.

Is West Frankfort 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 Frankfort?

The median home value in West Frankfort is $81,200, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,118 people live in West Frankfort. Numbers are typical (middle) values.