Cost of Living in Franklin County, OH

Modeled annual cost: $48,355.

Median family income: $95,135.

Affordability Snapshot

OH County Median

$42,165

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in OH out of 88See Ohio county rankings

Median Income

$95,135

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Franklin County, OH.

$13,465 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,355

Per year

  • Housing:$13,465
  • Transport:$11,124
  • Taxes:$8,510
  • Other Costs:$5,517
  • Healthcare:$5,436
  • Food:$4,304
  • 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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Cost of Living in Franklin County, OH (2026)