salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,040 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 31 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Defiance?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Defiance
| Size | Defiance | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $689 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $738 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $942 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,097 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,503 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Defiance 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 Defiance, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Defiance
Life in Defiance
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Defiance?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $45 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $139,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Defiance, OH?
Renting in Defiance costs a median of about $926 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Defiance?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,040 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Defiance cheap or expensive?
Defiance is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $66,262. It ranks 31st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Defiance?
The median homeowner in Defiance pays $1,495 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is Defiance 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 Defiance?
The median home value in Defiance is $139,900, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
17,276 people live in Defiance. Numbers are typical (middle) values.