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Cost of living in Licking County, OH

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,200/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 180,311 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,194 37%
Federal tax $595 19%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $320 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $194 6%
Water $50 2%
State tax $47 1%

Rent in Licking County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,104
per month
1 bedroom
$1,194
per month
2 bedroom
$1,445
per month
3 bedroom
$1,741
per month
4 bedroom
$1,939
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Licking County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$81,033
per year
Individual earnings
$46,457
per year
Per capita
$41,543
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Licking County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$250,700
Annual property tax
$3,150

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Licking 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 Licking County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Licking 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 Licking County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.8 min
Drive alone
75.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
14.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Licking County

What it costs to live in Licking County each month.

Single person
$3,200
per month
  • Rent $1,194
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $595
  • State tax $47
Couple
$4,674
per month
  • Rent $1,445
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $996
  • State tax $126
Family
$7,099
per month
  • Rent $1,741
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $996
  • State tax $126

Frequently asked questions about Licking County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Licking County?

In Licking County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,194 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,445 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,741 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Licking County?

In Licking County, OH, the average household income is $81,033 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,457 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Licking County?

The estimated cost of living in Licking County, OH is approximately $3,200 per month for a single person, $4,674 for a couple, $7,099 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Licking County?

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

Is Licking County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Licking County, OH would need approximately $3,200 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $81,033 per year ($6,753 per month). Licking County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Licking County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Licking County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Licking County?

The average home value in Licking County, OH is $250,700, with average annual property taxes of $3,150, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Licking County compare to other areas?

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