salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,600 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 103 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Willowick?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Willowick
| Size | Willowick | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,012 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,252 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,664 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $953 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Willowick 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 Willowick, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Willowick
Life in Willowick
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willowick?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $13 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $166,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Willowick, OH?
Renting in Willowick costs a median of about $1,165 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Willowick?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Willowick cheap or expensive?
Willowick is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $83,290. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Willowick?
The median homeowner in Willowick pays $3,353 a year in property taxes, about 2.02% of the median home value.
Is Willowick 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 Willowick?
The median home value in Willowick is $166,000, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
14,162 people live in Willowick. Numbers are typical (middle) values.