salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,920 a year. That is $36 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 255 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wickliffe?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wickliffe
| Size | Wickliffe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,048 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $839 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,845 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,573 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wickliffe
Life in Wickliffe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wickliffe?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $715 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $166,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wickliffe, OH?
Renting in Wickliffe costs a median of about $1,873 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Wickliffe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,920 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wickliffe cheap or expensive?
Wickliffe is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $88,167. It ranks 255th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wickliffe?
The median homeowner in Wickliffe pays $3,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.91% of the median home value.
Is Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe?
The median home value in Wickliffe is $166,900, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,659 people live in Wickliffe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.