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Is Chillicothe, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13235% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,332about $4,861/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$162,50051% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% 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 $45,280 a year. That is $22 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 97 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chillicothe
$1,132
Oxford
$1,312
South Euclid
$1,992
Lebanon
$1,367
Rocky River
$1,665
Alliance
$983
Hudson
$2,592

How much do households earn in Chillicothe?

Under $25k
23.1%
$25k–50k
27.1%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
9.7%
$150k+
3.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chillicothe

SizeChillicotheU.S. average
Studio$888$1,338
1 bedroom$854$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,032$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,202$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,310$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Chillicothe

🏛️ Property tax$1,658a year · 1.02% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$135a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chillicothe

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chillicothe?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,132
Owning
$1,128

Owning assumes a typical $162,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chillicothe, OH?

Renting in Chillicothe costs a median of about $1,132 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,280 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chillicothe cheap or expensive?

Chillicothe is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $58,332. It ranks 97th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chillicothe?

The median homeowner in Chillicothe pays $1,658 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.

Is Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe?

The median home value in Chillicothe is $162,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

21,902 people live in Chillicothe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.