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Is North Royalton, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7122% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,238about $7,520/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$292,60012% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,480 a year. That is $33 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 235 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Royalton
$1,712
Austintown
$969
North Olmsted
$1,265
Bowling Green
$1,025
Massillon
$816
Garfield Heights
$1,302
Shaker Heights
$1,389

How much do households earn in North Royalton?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
17.8%
$150k+
12.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Royalton

SizeNorth RoyaltonU.S. average
Studio$1,247$1,338
1 bedroom$1,035$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,399$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,753$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,490$2,098

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

How expensive is North Royalton 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 North Royalton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Royalton

🏛️ Property tax$4,946a year · 1.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Royalton

Commute to work26.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Royalton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $318 a month less.

Renting
$1,712
Owning
$2,030

Owning assumes a typical $292,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Royalton, OH?

Renting in North Royalton costs a median of about $1,712 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in North Royalton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,480 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Royalton cheap or expensive?

North Royalton is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $90,238. It ranks 235th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Royalton?

The median homeowner in North Royalton pays $4,946 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.

Is North Royalton 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 Royalton?

The median home value in North Royalton is $292,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

30,972 people live in North Royalton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.