Cost of Living in South Zanesville, OH

With a cost of living index of 66, South Zanesville, 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. South Zanesville is a small community of 2,137 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in South Zanesville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $896 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $80,000 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in South Zanesville is $38,382, which is 49% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.