Cost of Living in Union, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23630% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,111about $6,593/month · 9% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$169,20049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,440 a year. That is $24 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 140 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Union

$1,236

$796

$803

$928

$1,189

$765

$1,189

How much do households earn in Union?

Under $25k

2.7%

$25k–50k

28.5%

$50k–100k

45.3%

$100k–150k

14.9%

$150k+

8.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Union

Size	Union	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$1,302	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,208	$1,698

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

How expensive is Union overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Union, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Union

🏛️ Property tax$3,639a year · 2.15% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$100a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Union

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree24%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home81.2%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line12.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Union?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $62 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,236

Owning

$1,174

Owning assumes a typical $169,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Union, OH?

Renting in Union costs a median of about $1,236 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Union cheap or expensive?

Union is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $79,111. It ranks 140th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Union?

The median homeowner in Union pays $3,639 a year in property taxes, about 2.15% of the median home value.

Is Union 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 Union?

The median home value in Union is $169,200, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,037 people live in Union. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Union, OH expensive to live in?