Cost of Living in Jackson, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$83952% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,741about $4,812/month · 34% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$153,60054% 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. Commutes are short, about 16.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,560 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 18 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jackson

$839

$1,145

$1,234

$1,490

$764

$993

$864

How much do households earn in Jackson?

Under $25k

29.5%

$25k–50k

25.1%

$50k–100k

31.8%

$100k–150k

2.3%

$150k+

6.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jackson

Size	Jackson	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$647	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$855	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,031	$1,698

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

How expensive is Jackson overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jackson, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jackson

🏛️ Property tax$1,306a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jackson

Commute to work16.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree18.3%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home57.8%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line18.7%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jackson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $227 a month less.

Renting

$839

Owning

$1,066

Owning assumes a typical $153,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jackson, OH?

Renting in Jackson costs a median of about $839 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,560 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jackson cheap or expensive?

Jackson is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $57,741. It ranks 18th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jackson?

The median homeowner in Jackson pays $1,306 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Jackson 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 Jackson?

The median home value in Jackson is $153,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,231 people live in Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Jackson, OH expensive to live in?