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Is Fostoria, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,03241% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,402about $4,867/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$87,20074% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% 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 $41,280 a year. That is $20 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 67 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fostoria
$1,032
Conneaut
$1,015
Monfort Heights
$1,178
Finneytown
$1,610
Macedonia
$2,422
Wilmington
$1,234
Wickliffe
$1,873

How much do households earn in Fostoria?

Under $25k
21.6%
$25k–50k
29.3%
$50k–100k
36.5%
$100k–150k
6.5%
$150k+
2.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fostoria

SizeFostoriaU.S. average
1 bedroom$592$1,324
2 bedrooms$938$1,509
3 bedrooms$980$1,698
4 bedrooms$991$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Fostoria

🏛️ Property tax$1,205a year · 1.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$132a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fostoria

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree9.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fostoria?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $427 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,032
Owning
$605

Owning assumes a typical $87,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fostoria, OH?

Renting in Fostoria costs a median of about $1,032 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,280 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fostoria cheap or expensive?

Fostoria is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $58,402. It ranks 67th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fostoria?

The median homeowner in Fostoria pays $1,205 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.

Is Fostoria 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 Fostoria?

The median home value in Fostoria is $87,200, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.

12,344 people live in Fostoria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.