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Is Cuyahoga Falls, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26128% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,412about $6,534/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$183,30045% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% 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 $50,440 a year. That is $24 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 145 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cuyahoga Falls
$1,261
Newark
$1,289
Middletown
$1,152
Lakewood
$1,353
Dublin
$2,338
Elyria
$1,120
Euclid
$1,116

How much do households earn in Cuyahoga Falls?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
22.7%
$50k–100k
38.3%
$100k–150k
15.6%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cuyahoga Falls

SizeCuyahoga FallsU.S. average
Studio$762$1,338
1 bedroom$929$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,254$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,236$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,213$2,098

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

How expensive is Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cuyahoga Falls

🏛️ Property tax$2,931a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$103a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cuyahoga Falls

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cuyahoga Falls?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $11 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,261
Owning
$1,272

Owning assumes a typical $183,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

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

How much do I need to make to live in Cuyahoga Falls?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cuyahoga Falls cheap or expensive?

Cuyahoga Falls is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $78,412. It ranks 145th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cuyahoga Falls?

The median homeowner in Cuyahoga Falls pays $2,931 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls?

The median home value in Cuyahoga Falls is $183,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

50,909 people live in Cuyahoga Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.