salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 58.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,800 a year. That is $30 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 208 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cleveland Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cleveland Heights
| Size | Cleveland Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,037 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,033 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,355 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,598 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,054 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cleveland Heights
Life in Cleveland Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cleveland Heights?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $212 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $192,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Renting in Cleveland Heights costs a median of about $1,545 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Cleveland Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,800 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cleveland Heights cheap or expensive?
Cleveland Heights is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $78,543. It ranks 208th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cleveland Heights?
The median homeowner in Cleveland Heights pays $5,306 a year in property taxes, about 2.76% of the median home value.
Is Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights?
The median home value in Cleveland Heights is $192,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
44,497 people live in Cleveland Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.