salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,920 a year. That is $23 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 123 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Heath?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Heath
| Size | Heath | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $961 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $901 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,207 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,533 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,848 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Heath 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 Heath, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Heath
Life in Heath
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heath?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $437 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Heath, OH?
Renting in Heath costs a median of about $1,198 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Heath?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Heath cheap or expensive?
Heath is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $77,562. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Heath?
The median homeowner in Heath pays $2,905 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Heath 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 Heath?
The median home value in Heath is $235,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,644 people live in Heath. Numbers are typical (middle) values.