salaryRent is lower than in 81% 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 $44,360 a year. That is $21 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 91 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Galion?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Galion
| Size | Galion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $708 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $858 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,169 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,320 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Galion 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 Galion, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Galion
Life in Galion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Galion?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $327 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $112,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Galion, OH?
Renting in Galion costs a median of about $1,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Galion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,360 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Galion cheap or expensive?
Galion is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $56,272. It ranks 91st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Galion?
The median homeowner in Galion pays $1,309 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Galion 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 Galion?
The median home value in Galion is $112,700, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,339 people live in Galion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.