Cost of Living in Fayette County, OH

Modeled annual cost: $40,814.

Median family income: $73,953.

Affordability Snapshot

OH County Median

$42,165

State Rank

71thMost expensive counties in OH out of 88See Ohio county rankings

Median Income

$73,953

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Fayette County, OH.

$12,866 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,814

Per year

  • Transport:$12,866
  • Housing:$8,040
  • Taxes:$6,804
  • Healthcare:$5,526
  • Food:$3,877
  • Other Costs:$3,700
  • 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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