salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (90.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,880 a year. That is $47 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 279 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Macedonia?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Macedonia
| Size | Macedonia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,488 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,795 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,048 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Macedonia 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 Macedonia, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Macedonia
Life in Macedonia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Macedonia?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $281 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $308,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macedonia, OH?
Renting in Macedonia costs a median of about $2,422 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Macedonia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,880 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Macedonia cheap or expensive?
Macedonia is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $109,236. It ranks 279th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Macedonia?
The median homeowner in Macedonia pays $4,393 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Macedonia 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 Macedonia?
The median home value in Macedonia is $308,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,152 people live in Macedonia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.