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Is Northridge, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,21931% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,644about $7,637/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$193,80042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,760 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 132 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Northridge
$1,219
Groesbeck
$1,178
Campbell
$761
Uniontown
$1,121
Fairlawn
$1,370
Dry Run
$2,544
Kenton
$691

How much do households earn in Northridge?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
18.1%
$50k–100k
40.7%
$100k–150k
20.0%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Northridge

SizeNorthridgeU.S. average
1 bedroom$659$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,228$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,497$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Northridge

🏛️ Property tax$2,341a year · 1.21% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Northridge

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home80.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northridge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $126 a month less.

Renting
$1,219
Owning
$1,345

Owning assumes a typical $193,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Northridge, OH?

Renting in Northridge costs a median of about $1,219 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Northridge cheap or expensive?

Northridge is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $91,644. It ranks 132nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Northridge?

The median homeowner in Northridge pays $2,341 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.

Is Northridge 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 Northridge?

The median home value in Northridge is $193,800, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,817 people live in Northridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.