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Is East Liverpool, OH expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 39 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,18033% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$36,679about $3,057/month · 58% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$81,30076% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 77% 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 $47,200 a year. That is $23 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 113 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Liverpool
$1,180
Wapakoneta
$1,536
Struthers
$1,074
Louisville
$1,006
Willoughby Hills
$1,325
North College Hill
$1,177
Cambridge
$1,380

How much do households earn in East Liverpool?

Under $25k
35.2%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
20.8%
$100k–150k
9.4%
$150k+
2.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Liverpool

SizeEast LiverpoolU.S. average
Studio$305$1,338
1 bedroom$576$1,324
2 bedrooms$907$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,144$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,229$2,098

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

How expensive is East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Liverpool

🏛️ Property tax$918a year · 1.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Liverpool

Commute to work25.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree9.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line32.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Liverpool?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $616 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,180
Owning
$564

Owning assumes a typical $81,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Liverpool, OH?

Renting in East Liverpool costs a median of about $1,180 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in East Liverpool?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,200 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Liverpool cheap or expensive?

East Liverpool is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.6% of the typical household income of $36,679. It ranks 113th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Liverpool?

The median homeowner in East Liverpool pays $918 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.

Is East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool?

The median home value in East Liverpool is $81,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

9,783 people live in East Liverpool. Numbers are typical (middle) values.