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Cost of living in Scioto County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,565/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 73,118 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $756 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $422 16%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $23 1%

Rent in Scioto County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$606
per month
1 bedroom
$756
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,213
per month
4 bedroom
$1,372
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Scioto County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,571
per year
Individual earnings
$35,874
per year
Per capita
$27,362
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Scioto County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$132,300
Annual property tax
$1,417

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Scioto 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 Scioto County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

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 Scioto 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 Scioto County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.4 min
Drive alone
85.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Scioto County

What it costs to live in Scioto County each month.

Single person
$2,565
per month
  • Rent $756
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $422
  • State tax $23
Couple
$3,531
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $486
  • State tax $54
Family
$5,989
per month
  • Rent $1,213
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $486
  • State tax $54

Frequently asked questions about Scioto County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Scioto County?

In Scioto County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $756 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,213 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Scioto County?

In Scioto County, OH, the average household income is $49,571 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,874 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Scioto County?

The estimated cost of living in Scioto County, OH is approximately $2,565 per month for a single person, $3,531 for a couple, $5,989 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Scioto County?

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

Is Scioto County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Scioto County, OH would need approximately $2,565 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,571 per year ($4,131 per month). Scioto County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Scioto County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Scioto County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Scioto County?

The average home value in Scioto County, OH is $132,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,417, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Scioto County compare to other areas?

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