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Is Bainbridge, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,47541% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$155,484about $12,957/month · 79% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$446,60034% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (92.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.7% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,000 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 280 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bainbridge
$2,475
Highland Heights
$2,030
Bryan
$900
Olmsted Falls
$1,372
Grandview Heights
$1,910
North Madison
$1,277
Cheviot
$1,780

How much do households earn in Bainbridge?

Under $25k
4.2%
$25k–50k
12.8%
$50k–100k
22.7%
$100k–150k
28.7%
$150k+
30.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 59.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bainbridge overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bainbridge, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bainbridge

🏛️ Property tax$7,790a year · 1.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bainbridge

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree63.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bainbridge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $624 a month less.

Renting
$2,475
Owning
$3,099

Owning assumes a typical $446,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bainbridge, OH?

Renting in Bainbridge costs a median of about $2,475 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,000 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bainbridge cheap or expensive?

Bainbridge is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $155,484. It ranks 280th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bainbridge?

The median homeowner in Bainbridge pays $7,790 a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.

Is Bainbridge more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bainbridge?

The median home value in Bainbridge is $446,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,623 people live in Bainbridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.