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Is Wellston, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$59166% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,604about $5,050/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$124,00063% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $23,640 a year. That is $11 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 3 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wellston
$591
Reminderville
$1,832
Deer Park
$1,887
Carlisle
$1,194
New Carlisle
$929
Canal Fulton
$979
Toronto
$827

How much do households earn in Wellston?

Under $25k
25.4%
$25k–50k
21.9%
$50k–100k
33.2%
$100k–150k
5.8%
$150k+
10.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wellston

SizeWellstonU.S. average
1 bedroom$359$1,324
2 bedrooms$636$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,064$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Wellston

🏛️ Property tax$1,233a year · 0.99% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wellston

Commute to work36 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line25%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wellston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $269 a month less.

Renting
$591
Owning
$860

Owning assumes a typical $124,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,400 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wellston, OH?

Renting in Wellston costs a median of about $591 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $23,640 a year, or $11 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wellston cheap or expensive?

Wellston is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.7% of the typical household income of $60,604. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wellston?

The median homeowner in Wellston pays $1,233 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.

Is Wellston 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 Wellston?

The median home value in Wellston is $124,000, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,452 people live in Wellston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.