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Cost of Living in Clarington, OH

Population: 365 | Ohio

67
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Clarington is 33% less expensive than the national average.

60
Housing
44
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 67, Clarington, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 33% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Ohio state average of 78. Clarington is a small community of 365 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Clarington's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $788 (40% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $133,300 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Clarington is $40,500, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Clarington. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.2°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches spread over roughly 152 days.

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
$40,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-46%

Housing

Median Rent
$788/mo
Median Home Value
$133,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$671/mo

Climate in Clarington

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.2°F
Avg Temperature
37.6"
Rainfall / Year
152d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 37 40 50 63 72 79 83 82 75 64 51 41
Avg °F 30 32 41 52 61 69 73 72 65 54 43 34
Low °F 22 24 31 42 51 59 63 62 55 45 35 28
Rain" 2.8 2.2 3.0 3.1 4.0 4.1 3.4 3.7 3.2 2.8 2.7 2.6

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