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Cost of living in Ashtabula County, OH

Part of the Cleveland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,549/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 97,343 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $750 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $414 16%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $21 1%

Rent in Ashtabula County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$632
per month
1 bedroom
$750
per month
2 bedroom
$922
per month
3 bedroom
$1,131
per month
4 bedroom
$1,278
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ashtabula County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,507
per year
Individual earnings
$35,384
per year
Per capita
$30,768
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ashtabula County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$149,600
Annual property tax
$1,890

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ashtabula County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Ashtabula County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Ashtabula County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Ashtabula County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.0 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ashtabula County

What it costs to live in Ashtabula County each month.

Single person
$2,549
per month
  • Rent $750
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $414
  • State tax $21
Couple
$3,675
per month
  • Rent $922
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $68
Family
$6,013
per month
  • Rent $1,131
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $68

Frequently asked questions about Ashtabula County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ashtabula County?

In Ashtabula County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $922 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,131 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ashtabula County?

In Ashtabula County, OH, the average household income is $55,507 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,384 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ashtabula County?

The estimated cost of living in Ashtabula County, OH is approximately $2,549 per month for a single person, $3,675 for a couple, $6,013 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ashtabula County?

The combined sales tax rate in Ashtabula County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Ashtabula County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ashtabula County, OH would need approximately $2,549 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,507 per year ($4,626 per month). Ashtabula County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Ashtabula County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ashtabula County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ashtabula County?

The average home value in Ashtabula County, OH is $149,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,890, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ashtabula County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ashtabula County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ashtabula County is in the Cleveland, OH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources