salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,800 a year. That is $28 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 192 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westerville?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westerville
| Size | Westerville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,472 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,292 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,507 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westerville overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Westerville, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westerville
Life in Westerville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westerville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,154 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westerville, OH?
Renting in Westerville costs a median of about $1,445 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Westerville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,800 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westerville cheap or expensive?
Westerville is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.7% of the typical household income of $117,992. It ranks 192nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westerville?
The median homeowner in Westerville pays $6,658 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is Westerville 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 Westerville?
The median home value in Westerville is $374,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
38,645 people live in Westerville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.