Cost of Living in Ohio
62 cities • 4,455,001 total population • 2026 Data
$73,798
Avg. Median Income
-5% vs national
$1,082
Avg. Median Rent
-20% vs national
$213,813
Avg. Home Value
-37% vs national
5.2%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Ohio has 62 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 4,455,001 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $73,798, which is 5% below the national median.
Rent averages $1,082 per month, and the average home value is $213,813. The largest city is Columbus, while Youngstown offers the lowest rent and Mason has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown | $718 | $34,746 | $58,400 |
| 2 | Warren | $759 | $36,955 | $80,100 |
| 3 | Austintown | $767 | $50,855 | $133,000 |
| 4 | Mansfield | $768 | $42,605 | $110,600 |
| 5 | Springfield | $805 | $45,883 | $107,600 |
Most Expensive Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason | $1,670 | $124,407 | $397,900 |
| 2 | Dublin | $1,596 | $155,282 | $514,900 |
| 3 | Hilliard | $1,590 | $122,864 | $360,000 |
| 4 | Avon Lake | $1,500 | $110,174 | $337,200 |
| 5 | Upper Arlington | $1,480 | $150,993 | $568,200 |
Highest Income Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | $155,282 | $1,596 | 49,031 |
| 2 | Upper Arlington | $150,993 | $1,480 | 36,319 |
| 3 | Avon | $126,618 | $1,446 | 25,082 |
| 4 | Mason | $124,407 | $1,670 | 35,148 |
| 5 | Hilliard | $122,864 | $1,590 | 36,560 |
All Cities in Ohio
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 906,480 | $65,327 | $1,224 | $234,500 |
| Cleveland | 367,523 | $39,187 | $894 | $94,100 |
| Cincinnati | 309,595 | $51,707 | $953 | $215,300 |
| Toledo | 268,461 | $47,532 | $880 | $107,000 |
| Akron | 189,526 | $48,544 | $930 | $111,200 |
| Dayton | 136,741 | $43,454 | $866 | $93,200 |
| Parma | 80,131 | $67,425 | $1,053 | $157,600 |
| Canton | 70,105 | $39,754 | $826 | $94,400 |
| Lorain | 65,207 | $45,799 | $839 | $123,500 |
| Hamilton | 63,124 | $54,293 | $974 | $152,300 |
| Youngstown | 59,605 | $34,746 | $718 | $58,400 |
| Springfield | 58,410 | $45,883 | $805 | $107,600 |
| Kettering | 57,442 | $71,619 | $983 | $192,500 |
| Elyria | 52,833 | $53,204 | $859 | $142,800 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 50,864 | $70,645 | $1,029 | $174,700 |
| Middletown | 50,607 | $54,985 | $974 | $148,300 |
| Newark | 50,393 | $58,920 | $926 | $174,100 |
| Lakewood | 50,229 | $65,925 | $1,013 | $241,500 |
| Dublin | 49,031 | $155,282 | $1,596 | $514,900 |
| Euclid | 48,991 | $48,696 | $984 | $114,700 |
| Mansfield | 47,686 | $42,605 | $768 | $110,600 |
| Mentor | 47,215 | $89,202 | $1,192 | $229,500 |
| Beavercreek | 46,787 | $110,064 | $1,410 | $261,200 |
| Strongsville | 46,022 | $102,574 | $1,253 | $279,600 |
| Cleveland Heights | 44,694 | $72,302 | $1,139 | $176,700 |
| Fairfield | 44,597 | $70,166 | $1,145 | $218,100 |
| Huber Heights | 43,266 | $76,551 | $1,214 | $161,900 |
| Delaware | 43,168 | $92,928 | $1,203 | $279,400 |
| Grove City | 41,831 | $90,888 | $1,282 | $283,300 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,032 | $71,381 | $1,227 | $230,300 |
| Lancaster | 40,902 | $54,901 | $999 | $180,200 |
| Findlay | 40,280 | $57,344 | $917 | $183,300 |
| Warren | 39,057 | $36,955 | $759 | $80,100 |
| Westerville | 38,543 | $107,054 | $1,409 | $343,200 |
| Hilliard | 36,560 | $122,864 | $1,590 | $360,000 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,319 | $150,993 | $1,480 | $568,200 |
| North Ridgeville | 36,043 | $94,234 | $1,067 | $254,700 |
| Marion | 35,771 | $45,829 | $848 | $105,900 |
| Gahanna | 35,438 | $106,004 | $1,442 | $322,300 |
| Lima | 35,304 | $43,370 | $865 | $95,900 |
| Brunswick | 35,284 | $85,313 | $1,115 | $233,300 |
| Mason | 35,148 | $124,407 | $1,670 | $397,900 |
| Fairborn | 34,506 | $55,966 | $968 | $169,600 |
| Stow | 34,317 | $91,933 | $1,204 | $238,000 |
| Westlake | 34,036 | $110,101 | $1,480 | $336,100 |
| Massillon | 32,177 | $55,308 | $846 | $138,800 |
| North Olmsted | 32,031 | $85,435 | $1,092 | $202,400 |
| North Royalton | 31,013 | $81,810 | $1,061 | $276,300 |
| Austintown | 30,215 | $50,855 | $767 | $133,000 |
| Bowling Green | 30,051 | $46,719 | $874 | $217,300 |
| Garfield Heights | 29,369 | $52,006 | $1,085 | $100,000 |
| Shaker Heights | 29,004 | $97,721 | $1,149 | $288,000 |
| Green | 27,381 | $92,653 | $1,200 | $269,400 |
| Kent | 27,190 | $42,524 | $983 | $210,700 |
| Wooster | 27,012 | $65,888 | $882 | $198,400 |
| Troy | 26,716 | $70,450 | $934 | $199,400 |
| Marysville | 26,540 | $92,490 | $1,179 | $271,000 |
| Medina | 26,040 | $76,099 | $1,025 | $231,700 |
| Xenia | 25,555 | $54,616 | $895 | $147,300 |
| Avon Lake | 25,456 | $110,174 | $1,500 | $337,200 |
| Avon | 25,082 | $126,618 | $1,446 | $377,100 |
| Perrysburg | 25,065 | $105,226 | $1,213 | $306,500 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.