salaryRent is lower than in 60% 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 $58,320 a year. That is $28 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 195 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eaton?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eaton
| Size | Eaton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $854 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $931 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,452 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eaton 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 Eaton, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Eaton
Life in Eaton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eaton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $430 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $148,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eaton, OH?
Renting in Eaton costs a median of about $1,458 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Eaton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,320 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eaton cheap or expensive?
Eaton is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.5% of the typical household income of $55,507. It ranks 195th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eaton?
The median homeowner in Eaton pays $1,770 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.
Is Eaton 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 Eaton?
The median home value in Eaton is $148,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,339 people live in Eaton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.