salaryRent is lower than in 66% 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 19.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,040 a year. That is $26 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 167 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Piqua?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Piqua
| Size | Piqua | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $724 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,314 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,297 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Piqua 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 Piqua, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Piqua
Life in Piqua
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Piqua?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $389 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $138,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Piqua, OH?
Renting in Piqua costs a median of about $1,351 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Piqua?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Piqua cheap or expensive?
Piqua is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $73,118. It ranks 167th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Piqua?
The median homeowner in Piqua pays $1,442 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Piqua 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 Piqua?
The median home value in Piqua is $138,600, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
20,646 people live in Piqua. Numbers are typical (middle) values.