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Is Logan, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$80354% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$62,426about $5,202/month · 28% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$159,60052% 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 $32,120 a year. That is $15 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 13 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Logan
$803
$1,236

How much do households earn in Logan?

Under $25k
18.2%
$25k–50k
25.0%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
8.1%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Logan

SizeLoganU.S. average
1 bedroom$481$1,324
2 bedrooms$854$1,509
3 bedrooms$990$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Logan

🏛️ Property tax$1,596a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Logan

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line27.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Logan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $304 a month less.

Renting
$803
Owning
$1,107

Owning assumes a typical $159,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Logan, OH?

Renting in Logan costs a median of about $803 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,120 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Logan cheap or expensive?

Logan is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $62,426. It ranks 13th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Logan?

The median homeowner in Logan pays $1,596 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is Logan 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 Logan?

The median home value in Logan is $159,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,993 people live in Logan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.