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Cost of Living in Brecon, OH

Population: 696 | Ohio

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Brecon is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
24
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Brecon, OH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Ohio state average. Brecon is a small community of 696 residents.

The median household income in Brecon is $70,800, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brecon. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.8°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches spread over roughly 143 days.

Everyday prices in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (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
$70,800
vs US Median ($75,149)
-6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$73,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$491/mo

Everyday Prices in Brecon

BLS Average Prices for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.36
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.80
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.91
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

Climate in Brecon

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.8°F
Avg Temperature
41.4"
Rainfall / Year
143d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 40 44 54 67 75 83 87 86 80 68 55 44
Avg °F 31 34 43 54 64 72 76 74 67 55 43 35
Low °F 22 23 32 42 52 61 64 62 54 42 32 26
Rain" 2.9 2.4 3.5 4.6 4.6 4.1 3.7 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.3

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