Sandusky, OH Cost of Living


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Sandusky cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
6.9% lower
than the Ohio average
Sandusky, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.9% higher than the average for Ohio.

Sandusky, OH

Housing costs in Sandusky?
A typical home costs $120,200, which is 64.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.0% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sandusky costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Sandusky?
To live comfortably in Sandusky, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sandusky?
The cost of living in Sandusky, OH is generally considered to be low. The median home value is around $84,000 and the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $650 per month. Groceries, utilities, and transportation costs are all typically lower than the national average as well. The overall cost of living in Sandusky allows you to stretch your money further, making it an ideal place for those looking to enjoy a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanduskyOhioUnited States
  77.082.7100.0
  94.596.1100
  81.388.7100.0
  25.261.6100.0
  $120,200$197,000$338,100
  92.7%100.0%100.0%
  62.383.9100.0
  102.089.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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