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Is Broadview Heights, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,19832% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$111,220about $9,268/month · 28% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$316,7005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,920 a year. That is $23 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 122 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Broadview Heights
$1,198
Oregon
$1,048
Miamisburg
$1,604
Springboro
$1,848
Whitehall
$1,314
Mayfield Heights
$1,326
Forest Park
$1,775

How much do households earn in Broadview Heights?

Under $25k
8.6%
$25k–50k
13.3%
$50k–100k
35.6%
$100k–150k
18.9%
$150k+
22.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Broadview Heights

SizeBroadview HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,153$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,188$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,255$1,698

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

How expensive is Broadview Heights 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 Broadview Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Broadview Heights

🏛️ Property tax$6,034a year · 1.91% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$102a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Broadview Heights

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree52%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broadview Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $999 a month less.

Renting
$1,198
Owning
$2,197

Owning assumes a typical $316,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,670 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Broadview Heights, OH?

Renting in Broadview Heights costs a median of about $1,198 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Broadview Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Broadview Heights cheap or expensive?

Broadview Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.9% of the typical household income of $111,220. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Broadview Heights?

The median homeowner in Broadview Heights pays $6,034 a year in property taxes, about 1.91% of the median home value.

Is Broadview Heights 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 Broadview Heights?

The median home value in Broadview Heights is $316,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

19,771 people live in Broadview Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.