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Cost of Living in La Croft, OH

Population: 944 | Ohio

72
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

La Croft is 29% less expensive than the national average.

82
Housing
27
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 72, La Croft, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Ohio state average of 78. La Croft is a small community of 944 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Croft's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,076 (18% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $82,300 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in La Croft is $51,650, which is 31% 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 La Croft. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.8°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches spread over roughly 154 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
$51,650
vs US Median ($75,149)
-31%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,076/mo
Median Home Value
$82,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$624/mo

Climate in La Croft

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.8°F
Avg Temperature
39.6"
Rainfall / Year
154d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36 40 49 62 72 79 83 82 75 63 51 41
Avg °F 29 31 40 52 61 69 73 72 65 53 43 34
Low °F 21 23 30 41 51 59 63 62 55 44 34 27
Rain" 3.0 2.6 3.2 3.3 3.8 4.1 4.3 3.5 3.3 2.8 2.9 2.8

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