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Cost of Living in Bascom, OH

Population: 267 | Ohio

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bascom is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
46
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bascom, OH: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Bascom, OH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Ohio state average of 78. Bascom is a small community of 267 residents.

The median household income in Bascom is $86,563, which is 15% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bascom. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.4°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches spread over roughly 126 days.

Everyday prices in the Toledo, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$86,563
vs US Median ($75,149)
+15%

Housing

Median Home Value
$141,700

Everyday Prices in Bascom

BLS Average Prices for the Toledo, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

Climate in Bascom

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.4°F
Avg Temperature
33.8"
Rainfall / Year
126d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 35 38 49 62 73 82 85 84 78 65 51 40
Avg °F 28 31 40 51 63 72 75 73 66 55 43 33
Low °F 20 23 31 41 52 61 64 62 55 45 34 26
Rain" 2.1 1.7 2.3 3.4 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.4 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1

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