salaryRent 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. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,360 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 128 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ontario?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ontario
| Size | Ontario | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,145 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,113 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,403 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ontario 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 Ontario, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ontario
Life in Ontario
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ontario?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $2 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $174,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ontario, OH?
Renting in Ontario costs a median of about $1,209 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Ontario?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,360 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ontario cheap or expensive?
Ontario is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $73,919. It ranks 128th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ontario?
The median homeowner in Ontario pays $2,524 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Ontario 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 Ontario?
The median home value in Ontario is $174,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,667 people live in Ontario. Numbers are typical (middle) values.