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Is Vandalia, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08238% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,027about $6,586/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$197,00041% 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 $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 84 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Vandalia
$1,082
Worthington
$1,913
Monroe
$1,724
Powell
$2,560
Washington Court House
$1,226
Middleburg Heights
$1,276
Fremont
$1,001

How much do households earn in Vandalia?

Under $25k
16.1%
$25k–50k
20.6%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
16.5%
$150k+
8.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Vandalia

SizeVandaliaU.S. average
1 bedroom$807$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,000$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,203$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,240$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Vandalia

🏛️ Property tax$3,260a year · 1.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Vandalia

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vandalia?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $285 a month less.

Renting
$1,082
Owning
$1,367

Owning assumes a typical $197,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,700 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Vandalia, OH?

Renting in Vandalia 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 Vandalia?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,280 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Vandalia cheap or expensive?

Vandalia is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $79,027. It ranks 84th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Vandalia?

The median homeowner in Vandalia pays $3,260 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.

Is Vandalia 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 Vandalia?

The median home value in Vandalia is $197,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

15,053 people live in Vandalia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.