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Is Miami Heights, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57610% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$127,398about $10,617/month · 46% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$327,3002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (98.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,040 a year. That is $30 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 217 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Miami Heights
$1,576
Johnstown
$1,868
Chardon
$1,286
Toronto
$827
Delhi Hills
$1,703
Canal Fulton
$979
Northwood
$1,067

How much do households earn in Miami Heights?

Under $25k
7.6%
$25k–50k
14.8%
$50k–100k
31.5%
$100k–150k
25.4%
$150k+
20.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Miami Heights

🏛️ Property tax$4,931a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Miami Heights

Commute to work28.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home98.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Miami Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $695 a month less.

Renting
$1,576
Owning
$2,271

Owning assumes a typical $327,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Miami Heights, OH?

Renting in Miami Heights costs a median of about $1,576 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,040 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Miami Heights cheap or expensive?

Miami Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.8% of the typical household income of $127,398. It ranks 217th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Miami Heights?

The median homeowner in Miami Heights pays $4,931 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Miami 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 Miami Heights?

The median home value in Miami Heights is $327,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,269 people live in Miami Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.