Cost of Living in Cuyahoga County, OH

Modeled annual cost: $43,109.

Median family income: $86,863.

Affordability Snapshot

OH County Median

$42,165

State Rank

23thMost expensive counties in OH out of 88See Ohio county rankings

Median Income

$86,863

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Cuyahoga County, OH.

$10,817 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,109

Per year

  • Transport:$10,817
  • Housing:$10,581
  • Taxes:$7,331
  • Healthcare:$4,819
  • Food:$4,789
  • Other Costs:$4,772
  • 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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