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Is Garfield Heights, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30226% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,879about $4,907/month · 32% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$109,90067% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% 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 $52,080 a year. That is $25 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 156 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Garfield Heights
$1,302
Shaker Heights
$1,389
Bowling Green
$1,025
Austintown
$969
North Royalton
$1,712
Marysville
$1,386
Green
$1,615

How much do households earn in Garfield Heights?

Under $25k
22.8%
$25k–50k
27.1%
$50k–100k
34.8%
$100k–150k
9.5%
$150k+
1.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Garfield Heights

SizeGarfield HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$847$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,214$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,451$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,411$2,098

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

How expensive is Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Garfield Heights

🏛️ Property tax$2,912a year · 2.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Garfield Heights

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Garfield Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $539 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,302
Owning
$763

Owning assumes a typical $109,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Garfield Heights, OH?

Renting in Garfield Heights costs a median of about $1,302 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Garfield Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,080 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Garfield Heights cheap or expensive?

Garfield Heights is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $58,879. It ranks 156th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Garfield Heights?

The median homeowner in Garfield Heights pays $2,912 a year in property taxes, about 2.65% of the median home value.

Is Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights?

The median home value in Garfield Heights is $109,900, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

29,269 people live in Garfield Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.