salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,520 a year. That is $45 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 276 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Lebanon?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Lebanon
| Size | South Lebanon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,396 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,325 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,111 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Lebanon
Life in South Lebanon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Lebanon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $148 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $319,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Lebanon, OH?
Renting in South Lebanon costs a median of about $2,363 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in South Lebanon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,520 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Lebanon cheap or expensive?
South Lebanon is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $112,715. It ranks 276th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Lebanon?
The median homeowner in South Lebanon pays $4,147 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is South Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
The median home value in South Lebanon is $319,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,712 people live in South Lebanon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.