Cost of Living in La Rue, OH

With a cost of living index of 58, La Rue, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 42% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Ohio state average of 78. La Rue is a small community of 801 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Rue's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $542 (59% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $109,800 (64% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in La Rue is $62,500, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% 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 Rue. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.8°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches spread over roughly 141 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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.