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Cost of living in Columbiana County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,526/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 101,203 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $428 17%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $23 1%

Rent in Columbiana County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$608
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,105
per month
4 bedroom
$1,172
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Columbiana County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,474
per year
Individual earnings
$36,226
per year
Per capita
$32,265
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Columbiana County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$139,100
Annual property tax
$1,488

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Columbiana 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 Columbiana County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Columbiana 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 Columbiana County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.6 min
Drive alone
81.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Columbiana County

What it costs to live in Columbiana County each month.

Single person
$2,526
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $23
Couple
$3,692
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $627
  • State tax $74
Family
$6,042
per month
  • Rent $1,105
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $627
  • State tax $74

Frequently asked questions about Columbiana County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Columbiana County?

In Columbiana County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,105 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Columbiana County?

In Columbiana County, OH, the average household income is $58,474 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,226 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Columbiana County?

The estimated cost of living in Columbiana County, OH is approximately $2,526 per month for a single person, $3,692 for a couple, $6,042 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Columbiana County?

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

Is Columbiana County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Columbiana County, OH would need approximately $2,526 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,474 per year ($4,873 per month). Columbiana County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Columbiana County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Columbiana County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Columbiana County?

The average home value in Columbiana County, OH is $139,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,488, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Columbiana County compare to other areas?

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