salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,760 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 118 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Carlisle?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Carlisle
| Size | Carlisle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $911 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,059 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,491 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Carlisle overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Carlisle, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Carlisle
Life in Carlisle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carlisle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $243 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $207,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Carlisle, OH?
Renting in Carlisle costs a median of about $1,194 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Carlisle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlisle cheap or expensive?
Carlisle is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $76,720. It ranks 118th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Carlisle?
The median homeowner in Carlisle pays $2,363 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Carlisle 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 Carlisle?
The median home value in Carlisle is $207,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,543 people live in Carlisle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.