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Cost of living in Geauga County, OH

Part of the Cleveland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,069/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 95,479 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $995 32%
Federal tax $655 21%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $320 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $194 6%
State tax $55 2%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Geauga County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$881
per month
1 bedroom
$995
per month
2 bedroom
$1,208
per month
3 bedroom
$1,553
per month
4 bedroom
$1,667
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Geauga County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$100,783
per year
Individual earnings
$50,125
per year
Per capita
$50,431
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Geauga County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$305,100
Annual property tax
$4,533

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Geauga 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 Geauga County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.6%

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 Geauga 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 Geauga County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.6 min
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
14.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Geauga County

What it costs to live in Geauga County each month.

Single person
$3,069
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $655
  • State tax $55
Couple
$4,807
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,320
  • State tax $172
Family
$7,281
per month
  • Rent $1,553
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,320
  • State tax $172

Frequently asked questions about Geauga County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Geauga County?

In Geauga County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $995 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,553 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Geauga County?

In Geauga County, OH, the average household income is $100,783 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $50,125 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Geauga County?

The estimated cost of living in Geauga County, OH is approximately $3,069 per month for a single person, $4,807 for a couple, $7,281 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Geauga County?

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

Is Geauga County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Geauga County, OH would need approximately $3,069 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $100,783 per year ($8,399 per month). Geauga County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Geauga County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Geauga County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Geauga County?

The average home value in Geauga County, OH is $305,100, with average annual property taxes of $4,533, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Geauga County compare to other areas?

You can compare Geauga County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Geauga 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