Cost of living in Highland County, OH
Population 43,403 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Highland County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Highland County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Highland County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Highland County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Highland County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Highland County
State and local tax rates for Ohio.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Highland County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Highland County
What it costs to live in Highland County each month.
- Rent $751
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $462
- State tax $28
- Rent $884
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $685
- State tax $82
- Rent $1,065
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $685
- State tax $82
Frequently asked questions about Highland County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Highland County?
In Highland County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $751 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Highland County?
In Highland County, OH, the average household income is $62,008 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,318 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Highland County?
The estimated cost of living in Highland County, OH is approximately $2,605 per month for a single person, $3,758 for a couple, $6,068 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Highland County?
The combined sales tax rate in Highland County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.
Is Highland County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Highland County, OH would need approximately $2,605 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,008 per year ($5,167 per month). Highland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Highland County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Highland County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Highland County?
The average home value in Highland County, OH is $157,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Highland County compare to other areas?
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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