Westlake, OH Cost of Living


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Westlake cost of living score
83
Less expensive
17.0% lower
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Ohio average
Westlake, 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.

Westlake, OH

Housing costs in Westlake?
A typical home costs $325,800, which is 3.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.4% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westlake costs $1,340 per month, which is 6.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.9% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Westlake?
To live comfortably in Westlake, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $62,280 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westlake?
The cost of living in Westlake, OH is relatively low compared to some other communities in the state. The median home value is just over $200,000 and the median household income is roughly $60,000. Additionally, the tax rate for Westlake residents is lower than the state average. This low cost of living makes Westlake an attractive option for people looking to live comfortably within a budget. With an abundance of shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and entertainment options available in the area, Westlake offers something for everyone at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestlakeOhioUnited States
  83.082.7100.0
  103.496.1100
  82.888.7100.0
  113.261.6100.0
  $325,800$197,000$338,100
  94.6%100.0%100.0%
  88.383.9100.0
  112.289.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I have been living in Westlake for over 5 years and I absolutely love it! Crocker Park is a wonderful place to hang out with the family and pets and there are great  More

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Over 18 years ago

people are a little stodgy and snobbish and taxes are definitely NOT low. You get taxed for everything, including double-taxed for working in another community (i.e.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I am a Southerner, but the best years of my life were in Westlake. The Cleveland Metroparks are tops.   More

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