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Cost of Living in Ohio

The cost of living in Ohio State is relatively affordable compared to many other states. The average cost of living for a family of four in Ohio is $71,179, which is below the national average of $74,747. Groceries and health care tend to be slightly cheaper than the national average while housing costs are nearly 10% lower than the rest of the country. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable when you consider that Ohio State has an extensive public transit system and car insurance rates are typically lower than those in other states. Overall, Ohio State is an attractive place to live due to its affordability and access to amenities.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Ohio is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Ohio, Ohio is more expensive.

Ohio cost of living is 82.7

COST OF LIVINGOhioUnited States
  82.7100
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  88.7100
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  $197,000$338,100
  100100
  83.9100
  89.3100
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    Reviews for Ohio    57 Reviews
    Ohio: Nothing to See Since 1803 - 11/11/2021
    Ohio is the armpit of American (with KY being the anus). Phrases such as "Nothing to See since 1803," or "Come to Ohio on vacation, leave on probation," aptly describe... Read More

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    Tons to do, 3 massive cities offering everything - 10/9/2021
    Many large cities with tons of things to do. The the Cs offer anything you like-- water/beach at lake erie in Cleveland. Or hit in town at night in the Short North over... Read More

    Ohio, the heart state. - 7/10/2019
    I have lived in five sections of Ohio for a total of over 35 years. You just need to find what floats your boat! Ohioans are big on education, football, family and... Read More


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