Independence, OH Cost of Living


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Independence cost of living score
83
Less expensive
17.0% lower
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Ohio average
Independence, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% lower than the average for Ohio.

Independence, OH

Housing costs in Independence?
A typical home costs $294,600, which is 12.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.5% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Independence costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Independence?
To live comfortably in Independence, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Independence?
Independence, OH is an affordable place to live, with a median home cost of $179,000 and a cost of living index that is 11% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to stretch their budget. Additionally, residents enjoy low taxes as the city does not have an income tax. Other costs are also competitively priced, such as groceries and healthcare, making Independence a great place to call home for people of all financial backgrounds.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndependenceOhioUnited States
  83.082.7100.0
  100.396.1100
  82.888.7100.0
  100.961.6100.0
  $294,600$197,000$338,100
  94.4%100.0%100.0%
  83.983.9100.0
  112.389.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Zero diversity. Unfriendly towards those who haven’t spent generations in the community. Schools have declined and teen suicide rates are on the rise. We were once proud  More

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