salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,560 a year. That is $25 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 158 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Whitehall?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Whitehall
| Size | Whitehall | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $973 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,264 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,336 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,636 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Whitehall 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 Whitehall, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Whitehall
Life in Whitehall
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whitehall?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $207 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $159,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whitehall, OH?
Renting in Whitehall costs a median of about $1,314 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Whitehall?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Whitehall cheap or expensive?
Whitehall is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $55,822. It ranks 158th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Whitehall?
The median homeowner in Whitehall pays $1,966 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Whitehall 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 Whitehall?
The median home value in Whitehall is $159,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
20,019 people live in Whitehall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.