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Cost of living in Perry County, OH

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,620/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 35,474 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $712 27%
Federal tax $509 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $35 1%

Rent in Perry County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$712
per month
2 bedroom
$934
per month
3 bedroom
$1,133
per month
4 bedroom
$1,247
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Perry County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,737
per year
Individual earnings
$41,151
per year
Per capita
$30,185
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Perry County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$178,300
Annual property tax
$1,656

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Perry 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 Perry County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.2%

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 Perry 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 Perry County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.3 min
Drive alone
85.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Perry County

What it costs to live in Perry County each month.

Single person
$2,620
per month
  • Rent $712
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $509
  • State tax $35
Couple
$3,859
per month
  • Rent $934
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $729
  • State tax $89
Family
$6,187
per month
  • Rent $1,133
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $729
  • State tax $89

Frequently asked questions about Perry County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Perry County?

In Perry County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $712 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,133 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Perry County?

In Perry County, OH, the average household income is $64,737 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,151 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Perry County?

The estimated cost of living in Perry County, OH is approximately $2,620 per month for a single person, $3,859 for a couple, $6,187 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Perry County?

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

Is Perry County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Perry County, OH would need approximately $2,620 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,737 per year ($5,395 per month). Perry County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Perry County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Perry County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Perry County?

The average home value in Perry County, OH is $178,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,656, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Perry 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
Methodology All data sources