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Is Northgate, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06839% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,455about $6,621/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$174,30048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,720 a year. That is $21 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 79 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Northgate
$1,068
South Lebanon
$2,363
Huron
$1,330
Ontario
$1,209
Belpre
$1,178
Pepper Pike
$3,500+
Upper Sandusky
$988

How much do households earn in Northgate?

Under $25k
14.5%
$25k–50k
17.4%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
19.5%
$150k+
9.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Northgate

SizeNorthgateU.S. average
1 bedroom$957$1,324
3 bedrooms$1,928$1,698

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

How expensive is Northgate 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 Northgate, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Northgate

🏛️ Property tax$2,447a year · 1.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$180a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Northgate

Commute to work27 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northgate?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $141 a month less.

Renting
$1,068
Owning
$1,209

Owning assumes a typical $174,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Northgate, OH?

Renting in Northgate costs a median of about $1,068 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Northgate?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Northgate cheap or expensive?

Northgate is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $79,455. It ranks 79th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Northgate?

The median homeowner in Northgate pays $2,447 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.

Is Northgate 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 Northgate?

The median home value in Northgate is $174,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,723 people live in Northgate. Numbers are typical (middle) values.