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Is Bellefontaine, OH expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6685% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,422about $5,285/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$180,50046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,720 a year. That is $32 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 230 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bellefontaine
$1,668
Lyndhurst
$1,444
New Franklin
$1,252
Beachwood
$2,420
Maumee
$1,837
Brecksville
$1,756
Sharonville
$1,270

How much do households earn in Bellefontaine?

Under $25k
15.5%
$25k–50k
27.5%
$50k–100k
33.1%
$100k–150k
13.1%
$150k+
3.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bellefontaine

SizeBellefontaineU.S. average
1 bedroom$662$1,324
2 bedrooms$957$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,138$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Bellefontaine

🏛️ Property tax$1,711a year · 0.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bellefontaine

Commute to work18.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellefontaine?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $416 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,668
Owning
$1,252

Owning assumes a typical $180,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bellefontaine, OH?

Renting in Bellefontaine costs a median of about $1,668 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,720 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bellefontaine cheap or expensive?

Bellefontaine is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $63,422. It ranks 230th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bellefontaine?

The median homeowner in Bellefontaine pays $1,711 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.

Is Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine?

The median home value in Bellefontaine is $180,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

13,807 people live in Bellefontaine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.