Ottawa, OH Cost of Living


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United States / Ohio / No Metro Area / Putnam County / Ottawa / Zip Codes

Ottawa cost of living score
78.6
Less expensive
21.4% lower
than the US average
5.0% lower
than the Ohio average
Ottawa, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.0% higher than the average for Ohio.

Ottawa, OH

Housing costs in Ottawa?
A typical home costs $240,900, which is 28.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.3% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottawa costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Ottawa?
To live comfortably in Ottawa, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottawa?
Ottawa, OH has an average cost of living that is lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index for Ottawa is 77.4, which is 22.6 points lower than the US national average of 100 points. In terms of housing costs, the median home price in Ottawa is around $60,000, and rents are typically quite affordable. Other basic necessities such as food and utilities are also quite reasonable in Ottawa. All in all, Ottawa provides a cost-effective place to live and raise a family while still having easy access to many amenities and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOttawaOhioUnited States
  78.682.7100.0
  93.896.1100
  90.488.7100.0
  64.461.6100.0
  $240,900$197,000$338,100
  101.6%100.0%100.0%
  69.883.9100.0
  90.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

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