Cost of Living in Athens County, OH

Modeled annual cost: $45,495.

Median family income: $82,794.

Affordability Snapshot

OH County Median

$42,165

State Rank

14thMost expensive counties in OH out of 88See Ohio county rankings

Median Income

$82,794

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Athens County, OH.

$12,610 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,495

Per year

  • Transport:$12,610
  • Housing:$9,888
  • Taxes:$7,867
  • Healthcare:$6,661
  • Other Costs:$4,349
  • Food:$4,119
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Ohio

1Scioto County, OH
$38,818
2Columbiana County, OH
$39,554
3Mahoning County, OH
$39,704
4Trumbull County, OH
$39,772
5Sandusky County, OH
$39,982

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