salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,040 a year. That is $32 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 198 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winfield
| Size | Winfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,489 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,026 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winfield overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Winfield, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winfield
Life in Winfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,029 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $386,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winfield, IL?
Renting in Winfield costs a median of about $1,651 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Winfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,040 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winfield cheap or expensive?
Winfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $146,455. It ranks 198th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winfield?
The median homeowner in Winfield pays $8,460 a year in property taxes, about 2.19% of the median home value.
Is Winfield 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 Winfield?
The median home value in Winfield is $386,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,095 people live in Winfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.