salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,800 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 236 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Northbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Northbrook
| Size | Northbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,772 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Northbrook 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 Northbrook, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Northbrook
Life in Northbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northbrook?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $628 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $157,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Northbrook, OH?
Renting in Northbrook costs a median of about $1,720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Northbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,800 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook cheap or expensive?
Northbrook is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $72,719. It ranks 236th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Northbrook?
The median homeowner in Northbrook pays $1,964 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.
Is Northbrook 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 Northbrook?
The median home value in Northbrook is $157,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,742 people live in Northbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.