salaryRent is lower than in 83% of 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 $43,320 a year. That is $21 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 85 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marion?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marion
| Size | Marion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $697 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $743 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,139 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $983 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marion 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 Marion, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marion
Life in Marion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marion?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $254 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marion, OH?
Renting in Marion costs a median of about $1,083 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Marion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,320 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marion cheap or expensive?
Marion is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $51,715. It ranks 85th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marion?
The median homeowner in Marion pays $1,215 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Marion 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 Marion?
The median home value in Marion is $119,500, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
35,669 people live in Marion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.