Kettering, OH Cost of Living


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United States / Ohio / No Metro Area / Montgomery County / Kettering / Zip Codes

Kettering cost of living score
79.8
Less expensive
20.2% lower
than the US average
3.5% lower
than the Ohio average
Kettering, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% higher than the average for Ohio.

Kettering, OH

Housing costs in Kettering?
A typical home costs $195,200, which is 42.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kettering costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Kettering?
To live comfortably in Kettering, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kettering?
Kettering, OH has an overall lower cost of living than the U.S. national average due largely in part to its lower real estate costs and utility rates. Taxes may be slightly higher than some other areas in Ohio but still remain quite affordable for most people looking for a place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKetteringOhioUnited States
  79.882.7100.0
  97.696.1100
  90.388.7100.0
  63.461.6100.0
  $195,200$197,000$338,100
  106.9%100.0%100.0%
  78.483.9100.0
  108.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good  More

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