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Is Hillsboro, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$85251% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,879about $4,990/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$149,20055% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $34,080 a year. That is $16 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 20 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hillsboro
$852
Moraine
$975
Covedale
$1,581
Milford
$1,424
Upper Sandusky
$988
Belpre
$1,178
Ontario
$1,209

How much do households earn in Hillsboro?

Under $25k
30.7%
$25k–50k
14.5%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
6.0%
$150k+
4.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hillsboro

SizeHillsboroU.S. average
1 bedroom$518$1,324
2 bedrooms$840$1,509
3 bedrooms$991$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,165$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hillsboro

🏛️ Property tax$1,241a year · 0.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hillsboro

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hillsboro?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $183 a month less.

Renting
$852
Owning
$1,035

Owning assumes a typical $149,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hillsboro, OH?

Renting in Hillsboro costs a median of about $852 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,080 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hillsboro cheap or expensive?

Hillsboro is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.1% of the typical household income of $59,879. It ranks 20th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hillsboro?

The median homeowner in Hillsboro pays $1,241 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.

Is Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro?

The median home value in Hillsboro is $149,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,527 people live in Hillsboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.