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Is Chesterland, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 10 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$92847% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$116,368about $9,697/month · 34% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$297,80010% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (86.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,120 a year. That is $18 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 32 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chesterland
$928
Cortland
$796
Mentor-on-the-Lake
$1,189
Union
$1,236
Delphos
$765
Logan
$803
Mount Healthy
$1,189

How much do households earn in Chesterland?

Under $25k
11.6%
$25k–50k
14.4%
$50k–100k
29.1%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
17.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Chesterland

🏛️ Property tax$3,994a year · 1.34% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chesterland

Commute to work26.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chesterland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,138 a month less.

Renting
$928
Owning
$2,066

Owning assumes a typical $297,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chesterland, OH?

Renting in Chesterland costs a median of about $928 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,120 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chesterland cheap or expensive?

Chesterland is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.6% of the typical household income of $116,368. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chesterland?

The median homeowner in Chesterland pays $3,994 a year in property taxes, about 1.34% of the median home value.

Is Chesterland 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 Chesterland?

The median home value in Chesterland is $297,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,086 people live in Chesterland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.