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 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,760 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 131 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sidney?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sidney
| Size | Sidney | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $992 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,115 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,291 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sidney 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 Sidney, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sidney
Life in Sidney
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sidney?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $40 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $169,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sidney, OH?
Renting in Sidney costs a median of about $1,219 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Sidney?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sidney cheap or expensive?
Sidney is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $65,430. It ranks 131st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sidney?
The median homeowner in Sidney pays $1,661 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Sidney 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 Sidney?
The median home value in Sidney is $169,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
20,501 people live in Sidney. Numbers are typical (middle) values.