Cost of Living in Ohio City, OH

With a cost of living index of 66, Ohio City, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Ohio state average of 78. Ohio City is a small community of 820 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ohio City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $863 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $90,300 (70% 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 Ohio City is $55,588, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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.

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.