salaryRent is lower than in 88% 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 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,720 a year. That is $19 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 50 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rossford?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rossford
| Size | Rossford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $858 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,717 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,853 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rossford 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 Rossford, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rossford
Life in Rossford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rossford?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $221 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $174,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rossford, OH?
Renting in Rossford costs a median of about $993 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Rossford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,720 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rossford cheap or expensive?
Rossford is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $76,788. It ranks 50th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rossford?
The median homeowner in Rossford pays $3,296 a year in property taxes, about 1.88% of the median home value.
Is Rossford 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 Rossford?
The median home value in Rossford is $174,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,323 people live in Rossford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.