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Cost of living in Muskingum County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,536/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 86,382 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $716 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $432 17%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $24 1%

Rent in Muskingum County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$712
per month
1 bedroom
$716
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,208
per month
4 bedroom
$1,301
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Muskingum County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,203
per year
Individual earnings
$36,505
per year
Per capita
$31,418
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Muskingum County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$170,100
Annual property tax
$1,609

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Muskingum 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 Muskingum County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.5 min
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Muskingum County

What it costs to live in Muskingum County each month.

Single person
$2,536
per month
  • Rent $716
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $432
  • State tax $24
Couple
$3,706
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $76
Family
$6,159
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $76

Frequently asked questions about Muskingum County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Muskingum County?

In Muskingum County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Muskingum County?

In Muskingum County, OH, the average household income is $59,203 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,505 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Muskingum County?

The estimated cost of living in Muskingum County, OH is approximately $2,536 per month for a single person, $3,706 for a couple, $6,159 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Muskingum County?

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

Is Muskingum County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Muskingum County, OH would need approximately $2,536 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,203 per year ($4,934 per month). Muskingum County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Muskingum County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Muskingum County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Muskingum County?

The average home value in Muskingum County, OH is $170,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,609, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Muskingum County compare to other areas?

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