salaryRent is lower than in 65% of 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 $54,640 a year. That is $26 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 135 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Zion?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Zion
| Size | Zion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $975 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,315 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,836 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,274 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Zion 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 Zion, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Zion
Life in Zion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zion?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $91 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $183,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Zion, IL?
Renting in Zion costs a median of about $1,366 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Zion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,640 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Zion cheap or expensive?
Zion is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $68,058. It ranks 135th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Zion?
The median homeowner in Zion pays $6,120 a year in property taxes, about 3.33% of the median home value.
Is Zion 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 Zion?
The median home value in Zion is $183,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
24,600 people live in Zion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.