salaryRent is lower than in 77% 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 $47,080 a year. That is $23 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 108 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North College Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North College Hill
| Size | North College Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $813 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,235 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,322 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,886 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North College Hill 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 North College Hill, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North College Hill
Life in North College Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North College Hill?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $108 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $154,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North College Hill, OH?
Renting in North College Hill costs a median of about $1,177 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in North College Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,080 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North College Hill cheap or expensive?
North College Hill is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $69,730. It ranks 108th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North College Hill?
The median homeowner in North College Hill pays $1,816 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is North College Hill 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 North College Hill?
The median home value in North College Hill is $154,000, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,555 people live in North College Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.