Cost of Living in Ohio
The cost of living in Ohio is 8% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Ohio | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 12% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 2% lower |
| Food | 1% higher |
| Healthcare | 4% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Goods & Services | 10% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in Ohio is 8% lower than the national average. Housing is 12% lower than the national average, while utilities are 2% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 10% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 4% lower in Ohio compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 10% lower.
The Cost of Living in Ohio Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Ohio’s 12 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Ohio varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Ohio is Dayton, where the cost of living is 4% higher compared to the state average and 4% lower than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Ohio is Ashland, with a cost of living 8% lower below the state average and 15% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 4% higher | 4% lower |
| Cincinnati, OH | 4% higher | 4% lower |
| Toledo, OH | 3% higher | 4% lower |
| Columbus, OH | 3% higher | 5% lower |
| Sandusky, OH | 3% higher | 5% lower |
| Wooster, OH | 1% higher | 7% lower |
| Orrville, OH | 1% higher | 7% lower |
| Findlay, OH | 1% higher | 7% lower |
| Lima, OH | 0% | 7% lower |
| Youngstown, OH | 0% | 8% lower |
| Cleveland, OH | 1% lower | 9% lower |
| Akron, OH | 3% lower | 10% lower |
| Ashland, OH | 8% lower | 15% lower |