salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 60.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,280 a year. That is $35 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 247 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hilliard?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hilliard
| Size | Hilliard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,475 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,421 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,945 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,235 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,477 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hilliard 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 Hilliard, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hilliard
Life in Hilliard
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hilliard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $865 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $385,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hilliard, OH?
Renting in Hilliard costs a median of about $1,807 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Hilliard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,280 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hilliard cheap or expensive?
Hilliard is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $138,252. It ranks 247th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hilliard?
The median homeowner in Hilliard pays $7,174 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.
Is Hilliard 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 Hilliard?
The median home value in Hilliard is $385,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
38,033 people live in Hilliard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.