Marion Metro Area, OH Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
74
Less expensive
26.0% lower
than the US average
10.5% lower
than the Ohio average
Marion O Metro Area, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.0% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% higher than the average for Ohio.

Marion Metro Area, OH

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $145,600, which is 56.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.1% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion O Metro Area, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
The cost of living in the Marion, OH Metro Area is considerably lower than the US average. It has a score of 74 on the Cost of Living Index compared to 100 for the US average, meaning that it is around 26% lower than other cities in America. This could make living in this area much more affordable and help individuals and families save money while they go about their daily lives. Despite having a lower cost of living, residents still benefit from access to quality amenities and services found in areas with higher costs of living. In addition, despite being more affordable, the median value of houses in the area is still close to double that of the US average, at $145,600 as opposed to $338,100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionOhioUnited States
  74.082.7100.0
  95.296.1100
  106.888.7100.0
  38.861.6100.0
  $145,600$197,000$338,100
  99.2%100.0%100.0%
  70.483.9100.0
  81.589.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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