salaryRent 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 19.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $17,200 a year. That is $8 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 1 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Celina?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Celina
| Size | Celina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $586 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $718 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $899 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,014 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Celina 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 Celina, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Celina
Life in Celina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Celina?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $709 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $164,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Celina, OH?
Renting in Celina costs a median of about $430 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Celina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $17,200 a year, or $8 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Celina cheap or expensive?
Celina is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.6% of the typical household income of $67,783. It ranks 1st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Celina?
The median homeowner in Celina pays $1,848 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.
Is Celina 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 Celina?
The median home value in Celina is $164,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
10,903 people live in Celina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.