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Is Brunswick, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33524% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,780about $8,148/month · 12% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$249,10025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 165 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brunswick
$1,335
Lima
$1,172
Gahanna
$1,622
Mason
$2,200
Marion
$1,083
Fairborn
$1,230
Stow
$1,568

How much do households earn in Brunswick?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
18.7%
$50k–100k
37.2%
$100k–150k
20.1%
$150k+
10.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brunswick

SizeBrunswickU.S. average
Studio$700$1,338
1 bedroom$1,134$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,301$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,389$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,727$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Brunswick

🏛️ Property tax$3,258a year · 1.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brunswick

Commute to work27.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brunswick?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $393 a month less.

Renting
$1,335
Owning
$1,728

Owning assumes a typical $249,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brunswick, OH?

Renting in Brunswick costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brunswick cheap or expensive?

Brunswick is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $97,780. It ranks 165th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brunswick?

The median homeowner in Brunswick pays $3,258 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.

Is Brunswick 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 Brunswick?

The median home value in Brunswick is $249,100, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

35,246 people live in Brunswick. Numbers are typical (middle) values.