Cost of Living in Cheviot, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7801% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,303about $4,775/month · 34% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$153,00054% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of 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 $71,200 a year. That is $34 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 245 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cheviot

$1,780

$1,910

$1,372

$900

$2,475

$2,030

$1,381

How much do households earn in Cheviot?

Under $25k

21.1%

$25k–50k

32.7%

$50k–100k

29.6%

$100k–150k

9.9%

$150k+

3.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cheviot

Size	Cheviot	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$845	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$980	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,750	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,525	$2,098

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

How expensive is Cheviot overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cheviot, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cheviot

🏛️ Property tax$2,510a year · 1.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$152a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cheviot

Commute to work24.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree20.3%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home54.2%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line22.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment8.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cheviot?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $718 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,780

Owning

$1,062

Owning assumes a typical $153,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cheviot, OH?

Renting in Cheviot costs a median of about $1,780 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,200 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cheviot cheap or expensive?

Cheviot is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.3% of the typical household income of $57,303. It ranks 245th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cheviot?

The median homeowner in Cheviot pays $2,510 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.

Is Cheviot 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 Cheviot?

The median home value in Cheviot is $153,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,660 people live in Cheviot. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Cheviot, OH expensive to live in?