Cost of Living in Bryan, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$90049% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,015about $4,751/month · 35% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$144,40057% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,000 a year. That is $17 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 28 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bryan

$900

$1,372

$2,475

$2,030

$1,910

$1,780

$1,277

How much do households earn in Bryan?

Under $25k

15.6%

$25k–50k

36.3%

$50k–100k

26.5%

$100k–150k

10.7%

$150k+

3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bryan

Size	Bryan	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$673	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$875	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,089	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$960	$2,098

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

How expensive is Bryan overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Bryan

🏛️ Property tax$1,626a year · 1.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bryan

Commute to work15.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree14.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home64.8%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line19%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bryan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $102 a month less.

Renting

$900

Owning

$1,002

Owning assumes a typical $144,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bryan, OH?

Renting in Bryan costs a median of about $900 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,000 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bryan cheap or expensive?

Bryan is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $57,015. It ranks 28th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bryan?

The median homeowner in Bryan pays $1,626 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.

Is Bryan 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 Bryan?

The median home value in Bryan is $144,400, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,631 people live in Bryan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Bryan, OH expensive to live in?