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Is Mayfield Heights, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,746about $5,979/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$205,20038% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,040 a year. That is $26 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 163 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mayfield Heights
$1,326
Forest Park
$1,775
Whitehall
$1,314
Springboro
$1,848
Miamisburg
$1,604
Oregon
$1,048
Broadview Heights
$1,198

How much do households earn in Mayfield Heights?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
37.2%
$100k–150k
13.1%
$150k+
4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mayfield Heights

SizeMayfield HeightsU.S. average
Studio$687$1,338
1 bedroom$1,104$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,365$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,665$1,698

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

How expensive is Mayfield Heights 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 Mayfield Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mayfield Heights

🏛️ Property tax$3,991a year · 1.94% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$70a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mayfield Heights

Commute to work22.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home49%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mayfield Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $98 a month less.

Renting
$1,326
Owning
$1,424

Owning assumes a typical $205,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mayfield Heights, OH?

Renting in Mayfield Heights costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Mayfield Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mayfield Heights cheap or expensive?

Mayfield Heights is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $71,746. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mayfield Heights?

The median homeowner in Mayfield Heights pays $3,991 a year in property taxes, about 1.94% of the median home value.

Is Mayfield Heights 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 Mayfield Heights?

The median home value in Mayfield Heights is $205,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

20,022 people live in Mayfield Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.