Compare My CityCost of Living in Ohio
We track 12 metro areas in Ohio. The average of the 12 metros we track in Ohio is 91.5 on the BEA's overall price index — 8.5% below the US average of 100. Youngstown, OH is the least expensive at 87.4, while Columbus, OH is the most expensive at 95.5. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Ohio
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 93.4 | −6.6% |
| Canton, OH | 89.4 | −10.6% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 95.4 | −4.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | 93.9 | −6.1% |
| Columbus, OH | 95.5 | −4.5% |
| Dayton, OH | 92.7 | −7.3% |
| Lima, OH | 89.7 | −10.3% |
| Mansfield, OH | 88.9 | −11.1% |
| Sandusky, OH | 89.3 | −10.7% |
| Springfield, OH | 90.5 | −9.5% |
| Toledo, OH | 91.5 | −8.5% |
| Youngstown, OH | 87.4 | −12.6% |