Wooster, OH Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Wooster, Ohio?
$5,880 / month
for a family, 8.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $70,560 for the year for a family.
$2,000 / month
for a single person, 58.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,000 for the year for a single person.

Wooster cost of living score
81.4
Less expensive
18.6% lower
than the US average
1.6% lower
than the Ohio average
Wooster, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.6% higher than the average for Ohio.

Wooster, OH

Housing costs in Wooster?
A typical home costs $367,900, which is 8.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 86.8% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wooster costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.5% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Wooster?
To live comfortably in Wooster, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $70,560 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wooster?
Wooster, OH is an affordable place to live. According to an estimation from BestPlaces, the cost of living in Wooster is significantly lower than the US average. Groceries are particularly inexpensive in Wooster and eating out at a restaurant will generally cost you less than it would anywhere else in the country. The rent index for Wooster is also very reasonable when compared to other US cities. All in all, Wooster is a great option for those seeking a lower-cost place to live that still offers plenty of amenities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWoosterOhioUnited States
    Unlock82.7100.0
  97.5  Unlock100.0
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  67.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$197,000$338,100
  97.0  Unlock100.0
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  91.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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where to begin? wooster is mostly a white community, with a near perfect split of liberals and conservatives. there is a huge gap between the few rich (ceos and college  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wooster is a quiet and cultured small city in NE Ohio. Home of Wooster College and host to the Ohio Light Opera, Wooster offers many opportunities to enrich your  More

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Over 15 years ago

A city with a lot of churches is a great city to be in, and Wooster is that kind of a city. Friendly, welcoming people greet you here.   More

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