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Cost of living in Sandusky County, OH

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

Population 58,770 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $720 27%
Federal tax $502 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $34 1%

Rent in Sandusky County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$606
per month
1 bedroom
$720
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,167
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sandusky County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,500
per year
Individual earnings
$40,729
per year
Per capita
$34,573
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sandusky County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$152,500
Annual property tax
$1,621

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sandusky County

What it costs to live in Sandusky County each month.

Single person
$2,620
per month
  • Rent $720
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $502
  • State tax $34
Couple
$3,768
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $693
  • State tax $84
Family
$6,180
per month
  • Rent $1,167
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $693
  • State tax $84

Frequently asked questions about Sandusky County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sandusky County?

In Sandusky County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $720 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,167 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sandusky County?

In Sandusky County, OH, the average household income is $62,500 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,729 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sandusky County?

The estimated cost of living in Sandusky County, OH is approximately $2,620 per month for a single person, $3,768 for a couple, $6,180 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sandusky County?

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

Is Sandusky County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sandusky County, OH would need approximately $2,620 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,500 per year ($5,208 per month). Sandusky County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Sandusky County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sandusky County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sandusky County?

The average home value in Sandusky County, OH is $152,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,621, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sandusky County compare to other areas?

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