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Is Fairfield, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,54812% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,055about $7,005/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$234,50030% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,920 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 210 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fairfield
$1,548
Delaware
$1,567
Cleveland Heights
$1,545
Strongsville
$1,675
Huber Heights
$1,596
Beavercreek
$1,872
Mentor
$1,370

How much do households earn in Fairfield?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
35.2%
$100k–150k
17.6%
$150k+
8.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fairfield

SizeFairfieldU.S. average
Studio$1,337$1,338
1 bedroom$1,249$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,376$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,694$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,127$2,098

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

How expensive is Fairfield 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 Fairfield, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fairfield

🏛️ Property tax$2,785a year · 1.19% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fairfield

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairfield?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $79 a month less.

Renting
$1,548
Owning
$1,627

Owning assumes a typical $234,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fairfield, OH?

Renting in Fairfield costs a median of about $1,548 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Fairfield?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,920 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fairfield cheap or expensive?

Fairfield is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $84,055. It ranks 210th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fairfield?

The median homeowner in Fairfield pays $2,785 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.

Is Fairfield 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 Fairfield?

The median home value in Fairfield is $234,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

44,828 people live in Fairfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.