Cost of Living in Walnut Creek, OH

With a cost of living index of 90, Walnut Creek, OH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 12% above the Ohio state average of 78. Walnut Creek is a small community of 1,078 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Walnut Creek's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,255 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $237,100 (22% 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 Walnut Creek is $74,167, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.