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Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Cost of living in Greene County, OH

Part of the Dayton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,850/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 168,531 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $845 30%
Federal tax $594 21%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $320 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $47 2%

Rent in Greene County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$780
per month
1 bedroom
$845
per month
2 bedroom
$1,077
per month
3 bedroom
$1,390
per month
4 bedroom
$1,537
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greene County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$85,218
per year
Individual earnings
$46,344
per year
Per capita
$44,385
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greene County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$238,000
Annual property tax
$4,021

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greene 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 Greene County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.1%

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 Greene 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 Greene County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.7 min
Drive alone
77.1%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
11.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greene County

What it costs to live in Greene County each month.

Single person
$2,850
per month
  • Rent $845
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $594
  • State tax $47
Couple
$4,385
per month
  • Rent $1,077
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,065
  • State tax $136
Family
$6,827
per month
  • Rent $1,390
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,065
  • State tax $136

Frequently asked questions about Greene County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greene County?

In Greene County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $845 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,077 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,390 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greene County?

In Greene County, OH, the average household income is $85,218 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,344 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greene County?

The estimated cost of living in Greene County, OH is approximately $2,850 per month for a single person, $4,385 for a couple, $6,827 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greene County?

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

Is Greene County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greene County, OH would need approximately $2,850 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $85,218 per year ($7,102 per month). Greene County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Greene County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greene County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greene County?

The average home value in Greene County, OH is $238,000, with average annual property taxes of $4,021, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greene County compare to other areas?

You can compare Greene County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Greene County is in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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