salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,680 a year. That is $27 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 186 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wooster?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wooster
| Size | Wooster | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $577 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $775 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,071 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,089 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wooster 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 Wooster, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wooster
Life in Wooster
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wooster?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $69 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $214,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wooster, OH?
Renting in Wooster costs a median of about $1,417 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Wooster?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,680 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wooster cheap or expensive?
Wooster is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $72,149. It ranks 186th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wooster?
The median homeowner in Wooster pays $2,623 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.
Is Wooster 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 Wooster?
The median home value in Wooster is $214,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
26,971 people live in Wooster. Numbers are typical (middle) values.