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Is Willoughby Hills, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32524% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,490about $6,041/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$328,6001% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,000 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 162 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willoughby Hills
$1,325
Struthers
$1,074
Wapakoneta
$1,536
Cambridge
$1,380
Canal Winchester
$2,593
East Liverpool
$1,180
Galion
$1,109

How much do households earn in Willoughby Hills?

Under $25k
13.5%
$25k–50k
29.9%
$50k–100k
29.8%
$100k–150k
13.2%
$150k+
11.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willoughby Hills

SizeWilloughby HillsU.S. average
Studio$804$1,338
1 bedroom$1,132$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,296$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,722$1,698

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

How expensive is Willoughby Hills 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 Willoughby Hills, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willoughby Hills

🏛️ Property tax$5,574a year · 1.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$86a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willoughby Hills

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home42.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willoughby Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $955 a month less.

Renting
$1,325
Owning
$2,280

Owning assumes a typical $328,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,860 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willoughby Hills, OH?

Renting in Willoughby Hills costs a median of about $1,325 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Willoughby Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willoughby Hills cheap or expensive?

Willoughby Hills is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $72,490. It ranks 162nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willoughby Hills?

The median homeowner in Willoughby Hills pays $5,574 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.

Is Willoughby Hills 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 Willoughby Hills?

The median home value in Willoughby Hills is $328,600, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,975 people live in Willoughby Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.