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