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Is Bucyrus, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$82253% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,615about $4,885/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$128,60061% 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,880 a year. That is $16 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 16 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bucyrus
$822
Seven Hills
$1,754
Norton
$1,171
Franklin
$904
Salem
$1,024
Ravenna
$1,235
Dent
$1,225

How much do households earn in Bucyrus?

Under $25k
19.9%
$25k–50k
32.9%
$50k–100k
27.7%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
2.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bucyrus

SizeBucyrusU.S. average
Studio$617$1,338
1 bedroom$708$1,324
2 bedrooms$881$1,509
3 bedrooms$969$1,698
4 bedrooms$761$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Bucyrus

🏛️ Property tax$1,639a year · 1.27% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$125a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bucyrus

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bucyrus?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $70 a month less.

Renting
$822
Owning
$892

Owning assumes a typical $128,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,860 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bucyrus, OH?

Renting in Bucyrus costs a median of about $822 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,880 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bucyrus cheap or expensive?

Bucyrus is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $58,615. It ranks 16th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bucyrus?

The median homeowner in Bucyrus pays $1,639 a year in property taxes, about 1.27% of the median home value.

Is Bucyrus 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 Bucyrus?

The median home value in Bucyrus is $128,600, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

11,594 people live in Bucyrus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.