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Is Willowbrook, IL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,20125% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$107,029about $8,919/month · 23% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$358,6008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,040 a year. That is $42 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 294 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willowbrook
$2,201
Lynwood
$1,513
Riverside
$1,641
Manteno
$1,556
Bethalto
$1,093
Sugar Grove
$1,706
Boulder Hill
$1,806

How much do households earn in Willowbrook?

Under $25k
9.6%
$25k–50k
20.7%
$50k–100k
29.5%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
17.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willowbrook

SizeWillowbrookU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,771$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,973$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,502$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,387$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Willowbrook

🏛️ Property tax$5,075a year · 1.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$91a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willowbrook

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willowbrook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $287 a month less.

Renting
$2,201
Owning
$2,488

Owning assumes a typical $358,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,860 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willowbrook, IL?

Renting in Willowbrook costs a median of about $2,201 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,040 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willowbrook cheap or expensive?

Willowbrook is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $107,029. It ranks 294th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willowbrook?

The median homeowner in Willowbrook pays $5,075 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.

Is Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook?

The median home value in Willowbrook is $358,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,131 people live in Willowbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.