Cost of Living in Jeffersonville, OH

With a cost of living index of 62, Jeffersonville, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Ohio state average of 78. Jeffersonville is a small community of 1,252 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Jeffersonville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $696 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $109,000 (64% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Jeffersonville is $33,636, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% 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 Jeffersonville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.6°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches spread over roughly 145 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.