salaryRent 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. Commutes are short, about 15.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,280 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 83 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tiffin?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tiffin
| Size | Tiffin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $934 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $746 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,015 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,151 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,178 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tiffin 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 Tiffin, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tiffin
Life in Tiffin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tiffin?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $95 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $142,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tiffin, OH?
Renting in Tiffin costs a median of about $1,082 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Tiffin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,280 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiffin cheap or expensive?
Tiffin is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $60,610. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tiffin?
The median homeowner in Tiffin pays $1,478 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Tiffin 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 Tiffin?
The median home value in Tiffin is $142,200, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
17,818 people live in Tiffin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.