Zanesville, OH Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Zanesville, Ohio?
$2,550 / month
for a family, 52.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,600 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

Zanesville cost of living score
75.9
Less expensive
24.1% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Ohio average
Zanesville, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Ohio.

Zanesville, OH

Housing costs in Zanesville?
A typical home costs $160,000, which is 52.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Zanesville costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.4% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Zanesville?
To live comfortably in Zanesville, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Zanesville?
The cost of living in Zanesville, OH is lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for those looking to move to a new city. The cost of housing is quite affordable with median home prices at $84,000 and rental rates that are below the national averages. The prices of food, consumer goods, and transportation are also quite low compared to other places in Ohio and the United States as a whole. Additionally, there is no state income tax in Ohio which helps keep expenses down even further. All of these factors make Zanesville an attractive and affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesZanesvilleOhioUnited States
    Unlock82.7100.0
  95.8  Unlock100.0
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  46.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$197,000$338,100
  104.4  Unlock100.0
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  81.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Zanesville
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Driving through downtown Zanesville is a quick reminder that a downtown Zanesville there is not. It would be rare to see an individual, atleast one of a normal  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am a Realtor in the Zanesville/Muskingum County Area of East Central Ohio. The Property values in our area has not increased in recent years as some parts of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived here all my 31 years. It's an ok place. The weather is moderate, education is about average, the economy is terrible, but that's in line with the rest of the  More

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