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Is Chardon, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28627% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,412about $7,784/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$303,0009% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,440 a year. That is $25 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 154 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chardon
$1,286
Delhi Hills
$1,703
Miami Heights
$1,576
Johnstown
$1,868
Toronto
$827
Northwood
$1,067
Uhrichsville
$1,047

How much do households earn in Chardon?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
26.2%
$50k–100k
21.6%
$100k–150k
28.3%
$150k+
12.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chardon

SizeChardonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,065$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,259$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,445$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Chardon

🏛️ Property tax$4,004a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chardon

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chardon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $816 a month less.

Renting
$1,286
Owning
$2,102

Owning assumes a typical $303,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chardon, OH?

Renting in Chardon costs a median of about $1,286 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,440 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chardon cheap or expensive?

Chardon is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $93,412. It ranks 154th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chardon?

The median homeowner in Chardon pays $4,004 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Chardon 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 Chardon?

The median home value in Chardon is $303,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,249 people live in Chardon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.