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Cost of living in Auglaize County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,687/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 46,209 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $697 26%
Federal tax $581 22%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $45 2%

Rent in Auglaize County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$693
per month
1 bedroom
$697
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,239
per month
4 bedroom
$1,484
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Auglaize County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,454
per year
Individual earnings
$45,572
per year
Per capita
$37,573
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Auglaize County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$182,000
Annual property tax
$1,756

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Auglaize 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 Auglaize County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Auglaize 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 Auglaize County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.2 min
Drive alone
84.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Auglaize County

What it costs to live in Auglaize County each month.

Single person
$2,687
per month
  • Rent $697
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $581
  • State tax $45
Couple
$4,028
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $921
  • State tax $116
Family
$6,512
per month
  • Rent $1,239
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $921
  • State tax $116

Frequently asked questions about Auglaize County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Auglaize County?

In Auglaize County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $697 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,239 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Auglaize County?

In Auglaize County, OH, the average household income is $76,454 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,572 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Auglaize County?

The estimated cost of living in Auglaize County, OH is approximately $2,687 per month for a single person, $4,028 for a couple, $6,512 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Auglaize County?

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

Is Auglaize County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Auglaize County, OH would need approximately $2,687 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,454 per year ($6,371 per month). Auglaize County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Auglaize County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Auglaize County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Auglaize County?

The average home value in Auglaize County, OH is $182,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,756, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Auglaize County compare to other areas?

You can compare Auglaize County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Auglaize County is in the Wapakoneta, 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