Regional Price Parity, all items
92.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Housing price parity (rents)
73
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Utilities price parity
95.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Goods price parity
93.7
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Medical care price index (Midwest region)
568.5
2025 · BLS CPI-U medical care
Regular gasoline price
$3.83 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Cost of living index
91.5
U.S. avg = 100
Housing cost index
76
Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Cost of living index
2010–202491.5▼ 4%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Cost of Living Index
Composite cost index.
Regional Price Parity, all items
92.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Rank
11th cheapest
Trend
Stable
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–202492.8▲ 0%
BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 92.8 | 100 |
- •Ohio is the most affordable state among the ten most populous.
Housing Costs
Housing component of the index.
Housing price parity (rents)
73
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$225,000
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–202473▼ 5%
BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 73 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Energy and utility spending.
Utilities price parity
95.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Electricity price per kWh (Midwest region)
$0.159 per kWh
2024 · BLS Average Price Data
Avg. electricity bill
$125 /mo
Winter heating
Mostly natural gas
Utilities price parity
2008–202495.8▼ 3%
BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (Midwest region)
1979–2024$0.159▲ 212%
BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APU020072610).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 95.8 | 100 |
Food Costs
Grocery spending.
Goods price parity
93.7
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Monthly grocery spend
$430 /person
Trend
Near U.S. average
Goods price parity
2008–202493.7▲ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
Food price index (Midwest region)
2006–2025325.5▲ 72%
BLS CPI-U food, Midwest region, annual average (CUUR0200SAF1).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 93.7 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Medical spending.
Medical care price index (Midwest region)
568.5
2025 · BLS CPI-U medical care
Avg. annual premium
$7,650
Doctor visit
$115
Medical care price index (Midwest region)
2006–2025568.5▲ 69%
BLS CPI-U medical care, Midwest region, annual average (CUUR0200SAM).
Transportation Costs
Cost of getting around.
Regular gasoline price
$3.83 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Avg. auto insurance
$1,180 /yr
Regular gasoline price
2004–2025$2.96▲ 65%
U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, Ohio, annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_SOH_DPG).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $3.83 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |
More figures
Utilities index
97
Food & groceries index
98
Healthcare index
95
Transportation index
97
Avg. electricity bill
$125 /mo