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Is Willow Springs, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6188% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$111,714about $9,310/month · 28% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$378,30014% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,720 a year. That is $31 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 189 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willow Springs
$1,618
Metropolis
$832
Bartonville
$1,343
Chillicothe
$994
Peoria Heights
$1,187
Carterville
$1,191
Hillsboro
$791

How much do households earn in Willow Springs?

Under $25k
6.5%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
18.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willow Springs

SizeWillow SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,253$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,785$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,241$1,698

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

How expensive is Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willow Springs

🏛️ Property tax$7,756a year · 2.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willow Springs

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willow Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,007 a month less.

Renting
$1,618
Owning
$2,625

Owning assumes a typical $378,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willow Springs, IL?

Renting in Willow Springs costs a median of about $1,618 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Willow Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,720 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willow Springs cheap or expensive?

Willow Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $111,714. It ranks 189th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willow Springs?

The median homeowner in Willow Springs pays $7,756 a year in property taxes, about 2.05% of the median home value.

Is Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs?

The median home value in Willow Springs is $378,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,868 people live in Willow Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.