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Is Upper Sandusky, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98844% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,336about $6,028/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$157,60053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% 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 18.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,520 a year. That is $19 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 48 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Upper Sandusky
$988
Moraine
$975
Hillsboro
$852
Covedale
$1,581
Milford
$1,424
Belpre
$1,178
Ontario
$1,209

How much do households earn in Upper Sandusky?

Under $25k
19.5%
$25k–50k
20.1%
$50k–100k
40.5%
$100k–150k
11.7%
$150k+
5.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Upper Sandusky

SizeUpper SanduskyU.S. average
1 bedroom$661$1,324
2 bedrooms$940$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,118$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,034$2,098

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

How expensive is Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Upper Sandusky

🏛️ Property tax$1,355a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$144a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Upper Sandusky

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Upper Sandusky?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $106 a month less.

Renting
$988
Owning
$1,094

Owning assumes a typical $157,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Upper Sandusky, OH?

Renting in Upper Sandusky costs a median of about $988 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Upper Sandusky?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,520 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Upper Sandusky cheap or expensive?

Upper Sandusky is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $72,336. It ranks 48th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Upper Sandusky?

The median homeowner in Upper Sandusky pays $1,355 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky?

The median home value in Upper Sandusky is $157,600, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,558 people live in Upper Sandusky. Numbers are typical (middle) values.