salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,720 a year. That is $30 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 215 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stow?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stow
| Size | Stow | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $952 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,188 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,389 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,327 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stow 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 Stow, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stow
Life in Stow
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stow?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $153 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $248,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stow, OH?
Renting in Stow costs a median of about $1,568 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Stow?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,720 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stow cheap or expensive?
Stow is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $101,085. It ranks 215th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stow?
The median homeowner in Stow pays $3,843 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Stow 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 Stow?
The median home value in Stow is $248,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
34,240 people live in Stow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.