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Is West Carrollton, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,58610% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,456about $5,538/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$156,90053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% 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 $63,440 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 220 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Carrollton
$1,586
Bedford
$1,067
Amherst
$1,002
Dover
$1,103
Amelia
$1,066
Harrison
$1,417
Bexley
$1,659

How much do households earn in West Carrollton?

Under $25k
19.0%
$25k–50k
24.6%
$50k–100k
37.3%
$100k–150k
9.4%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Carrollton

SizeWest CarrolltonU.S. average
1 bedroom$908$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,245$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,268$1,698

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

How expensive is West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Carrollton

🏛️ Property tax$2,566a year · 1.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$111a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Carrollton

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Carrollton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $497 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,586
Owning
$1,089

Owning assumes a typical $156,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Carrollton, OH?

Renting in West Carrollton costs a median of about $1,586 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in West Carrollton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,440 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Carrollton cheap or expensive?

West Carrollton is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $66,456. It ranks 220th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Carrollton?

The median homeowner in West Carrollton pays $2,566 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.

Is West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton?

The median home value in West Carrollton is $156,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

12,976 people live in West Carrollton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.