Cities › Illinois

Cost of Living in South Holland, IL

Population 20,911 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,856
Median home value$217,200
Median household income$85,280

The median rent in South Holland, IL is $1,856/month, 46% higher than the Illinois median and 31% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $217,200, 35% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $85,280 a year, 2% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 26.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $74,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,098/mo

Run your own numbers: mortgage calculator · hourly to salary

South Holland vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

South HollandIllinoisU.S.
Median rent$1,856$1,274$1,413
Median home value$217,200$263,300$332,700
Median household income$85,280$83,390$80,734
Homeownership rate82.8%67.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher26.0%37.8%35.7%
Poverty rate14.4%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate11.5%5.8%5.2%
Work from home12.5%15.9%15.1%
Median age41.939.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in South Holland, IL?

The median gross rent in South Holland, IL is $1,856 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in South Holland, IL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $74,240 a year in gross income.

Is South Holland, IL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 31% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago, ILRent $1,440 · Income $77,902Aurora, ILRent $1,596 · Income $93,633Naperville, ILRent $1,885 · Income $155,105Joliet, ILRent $1,276 · Income $92,201Rockford, ILRent $985 · Income $54,752Elgin, ILRent $1,361 · Income $90,282

Cities with a similar cost of living

Chamblee, GARent $1,859 · Income $84,452Salem, MARent $1,836 · Income $85,153Greenbelt, MDRent $1,848 · Income $85,997La Puente, CARent $1,849 · Income $86,602Avondale, AZRent $1,832 · Income $86,123Fort Lauderdale, FLRent $1,854 · Income $83,130

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Explore more

Best Web Hosting for First-Time Site Owners (2026)Best AI Writing Tools for Marketers & Solo Founders (2026)Mortgage Payment CalculatorDiscount CalculatorPlay: Tide Pool PopPlay: Orbit Dodge
Get the best finds weekly

New tools, top deals and new pages — one short email a week. No spam.