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Cost of living in Pickaway County, OH

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,174/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 59,407 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,194 38%
Federal tax $572 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $320 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $194 6%
Water $50 2%
State tax $44 1%

Rent in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,927
per year
Individual earnings
$45,037
per year
Per capita
$34,645
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pickaway County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$235,700
Annual property tax
$2,438

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.6%

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 Pickaway 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 Pickaway County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.1 min
Drive alone
76.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pickaway County

What it costs to live in Pickaway County each month.

Single person
$3,174
per month
  • Rent $1,194
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $572
  • State tax $44
Couple
$4,523
per month
  • Rent $1,445
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $864
  • State tax $107
Family
$6,948
per month
  • Rent $1,741
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $864
  • State tax $107

Frequently asked questions about Pickaway County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pickaway County?

In Pickaway 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 Pickaway County?

In Pickaway County, OH, the average household income is $72,927 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,037 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pickaway County?

The estimated cost of living in Pickaway County, OH is approximately $3,174 per month for a single person, $4,523 for a couple, $6,948 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pickaway County?

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

Is Pickaway County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pickaway County, OH would need approximately $3,174 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,927 per year ($6,077 per month). Pickaway County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pickaway County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pickaway County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pickaway County?

The average home value in Pickaway County, OH is $235,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,438, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pickaway County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pickaway County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pickaway 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