salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,680 a year. That is $17 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 22 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Steubenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Steubenville
| Size | Steubenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $917 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $552 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $909 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,105 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,219 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Steubenville overall?
Everyday prices in the Weirton-Steubenville metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Steubenville
Life in Steubenville
What jobs pay in Steubenville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $129,630 | 8.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $119,070 | 8.7% |
| Software Developer | $118,130 | 8.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,400 | 8.9% |
| Lawyer | $94,760 | 11.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $90,120 | 11.5% |
| Operations Manager | $78,970 | 13.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,400 | 13.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,240 | 13.8% |
| Accountant | $71,490 | 14.6% |
| Electrician | $68,810 | 15.1% |
| Plumber | $64,100 | 16.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,670 | 17.1% |
| Carpenter | $58,240 | 17.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,200 | 17.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,000 | 18.3% |
| Police Officer | $55,140 | 18.9% |
| Truck Driver | $55,070 | 18.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,040 | 20.8% |
| Firefighter | $48,070 | 21.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,160 | 27.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,460 | 27.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,330 | 27.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,190 | 28.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,840 | 29.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,030 | 34.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,640 | 37.6% |
| Cashier | $27,020 | 38.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Steubenville?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $40 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $130,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Steubenville, OH?
Renting in Steubenville costs a median of about $867 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Steubenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,680 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Steubenville cheap or expensive?
Steubenville is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $51,954. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Steubenville?
The median homeowner in Steubenville pays $1,209 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Steubenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Steubenville?
The median home value in Steubenville is $130,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,124 people live in Steubenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.