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Is Pataskala, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,58510% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,258about $8,272/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$314,5005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,400 a year. That is $30 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 219 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pataskala
$1,585
Berea
$1,391
Brook Park
$1,241
Niles
$896
Steubenville
$867
Tallmadge
$1,195
Ashtabula
$852

How much do households earn in Pataskala?

Under $25k
8.4%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
34.2%
$100k–150k
25.5%
$150k+
10.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pataskala

SizePataskalaU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,444$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,505$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,909$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,343$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Pataskala

🏛️ Property tax$4,163a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pataskala

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pataskala?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $597 a month less.

Renting
$1,585
Owning
$2,182

Owning assumes a typical $314,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pataskala, OH?

Renting in Pataskala costs a median of about $1,585 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,400 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pataskala cheap or expensive?

Pataskala is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $99,258. It ranks 219th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pataskala?

The median homeowner in Pataskala pays $4,163 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Pataskala 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 Pataskala?

The median home value in Pataskala is $314,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

18,223 people live in Pataskala. Numbers are typical (middle) values.