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Is Struthers, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07439% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,643about $4,804/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$100,10070% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% 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 $42,960 a year. That is $21 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 81 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Struthers
$1,074
Wapakoneta
$1,536
Willoughby Hills
$1,325
Cambridge
$1,380
East Liverpool
$1,180
Canal Winchester
$2,593
Louisville
$1,006

How much do households earn in Struthers?

Under $25k
16.6%
$25k–50k
33.8%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
11.1%
$150k+
1.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Struthers

SizeStruthersU.S. average
1 bedroom$557$1,324
2 bedrooms$991$1,509
3 bedrooms$990$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,147$2,098

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

How expensive is Struthers 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 Struthers, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Struthers

🏛️ Property tax$1,266a year · 1.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$93a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Struthers

Commute to work21.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Struthers?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $379 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,074
Owning
$695

Owning assumes a typical $100,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Struthers, OH?

Renting in Struthers costs a median of about $1,074 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Struthers?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,960 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Struthers cheap or expensive?

Struthers is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $57,643. It ranks 81st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Struthers?

The median homeowner in Struthers pays $1,266 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.

Is Struthers 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 Struthers?

The median home value in Struthers is $100,100, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,923 people live in Struthers. Numbers are typical (middle) values.