Lima, OH  Cost of Living

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Lima, OH Cost of Living

Lima, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 76.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6 percent lower than the U.S. average and 7.6 percent higher than the average for Ohio.

A typical home costs $121,700, which is 64.0 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.2 percent less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lima costs $830 per month, which is 42.0 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.1 percent cheaper than the state average of $980.

To live comfortably in Lima, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lima is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lima, Ohio is more expensive.

Lima cost of living is 76.4

COST OF LIVINGLimaOhioUSA
  76.482.7100
  88.396.1100
  89.888.7100
  36.361.6100
  $121,700$197,000$338,100
  102.3100100
  71.283.9100
  88.789.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews
    Seriously ! - 5/20/2011
    This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style... Read More

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    Keep right on going... - 9/26/2009
    Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am... Read More

    Cold - 2/25/2008
    I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN LIMA, OH
    45805 45801 45804

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