salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,000 a year. That is $29 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 204 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Obetz?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Obetz
| Size | Obetz | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,242 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,861 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Obetz 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 Obetz, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Obetz
Life in Obetz
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Obetz?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $8 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $220,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Obetz, OH?
Renting in Obetz costs a median of about $1,525 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Obetz?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,000 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Obetz cheap or expensive?
Obetz is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $94,157. It ranks 204th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Obetz?
The median homeowner in Obetz pays $2,605 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Obetz 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 Obetz?
The median home value in Obetz is $220,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,330 people live in Obetz. Numbers are typical (middle) values.