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Is Barberton, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,01042% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,370about $4,698/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$135,20059% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% 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 $40,400 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 57 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Barberton
$1,010
Zanesville
$1,171
Sandusky
$1,204
Perrysburg
$1,987
Wadsworth
$1,722
Centerville
$1,644
Pickerington
$2,086

How much do households earn in Barberton?

Under $25k
20.2%
$25k–50k
32.8%
$50k–100k
30.7%
$100k–150k
8.9%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Barberton

SizeBarbertonU.S. average
Studio$949$1,338
1 bedroom$762$1,324
2 bedrooms$938$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,117$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,529$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Barberton 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 Barberton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Barberton

🏛️ Property tax$1,818a year · 1.34% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$97a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Barberton

Commute to work22.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barberton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $72 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,010
Owning
$938

Owning assumes a typical $135,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Barberton, OH?

Renting in Barberton costs a median of about $1,010 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,400 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Barberton cheap or expensive?

Barberton is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $56,370. It ranks 57th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Barberton?

The median homeowner in Barberton pays $1,818 a year in property taxes, about 1.34% of the median home value.

Is Barberton 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 Barberton?

The median home value in Barberton is $135,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

24,844 people live in Barberton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.