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Is South Euclid, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99214% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,679about $7,307/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$153,70054% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,680 a year. That is $38 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 268 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Euclid
$1,992
$1,367
$1,312
$1,351

How much do households earn in South Euclid?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
17.3%
$150k+
8.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Euclid

SizeSouth EuclidU.S. average
Studio$1,051$1,338
1 bedroom$1,073$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,260$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,725$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,983$2,098

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

How expensive is South Euclid 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 South Euclid, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Euclid

🏛️ Property tax$3,691a year · 2.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Euclid

Commute to work25.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Euclid?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $926 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,992
Owning
$1,066

Owning assumes a typical $153,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Euclid, OH?

Renting in South Euclid costs a median of about $1,992 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in South Euclid?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,680 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Euclid cheap or expensive?

South Euclid is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $87,679. It ranks 268th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Euclid?

The median homeowner in South Euclid pays $3,691 a year in property taxes, about 2.40% of the median home value.

Is South Euclid 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 South Euclid?

The median home value in South Euclid is $153,700, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

21,534 people live in South Euclid. Numbers are typical (middle) values.