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Cost of living in Tuscarawas County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,584/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 92,585 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $710 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $479 19%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $31 1%

Rent in Tuscarawas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$705
per month
1 bedroom
$710
per month
2 bedroom
$931
per month
3 bedroom
$1,194
per month
4 bedroom
$1,353
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tuscarawas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,494
per year
Individual earnings
$39,373
per year
Per capita
$32,489
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tuscarawas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$176,800
Annual property tax
$1,910

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.7%

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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.2 min
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tuscarawas County

What it costs to live in Tuscarawas County each month.

Single person
$2,584
per month
  • Rent $710
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $479
  • State tax $31
Couple
$3,851
per month
  • Rent $931
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $725
  • State tax $88
Family
$6,243
per month
  • Rent $1,194
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $725
  • State tax $88

Frequently asked questions about Tuscarawas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tuscarawas County?

In Tuscarawas County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $710 per month, a two-bedroom averages $931 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,194 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tuscarawas County?

In Tuscarawas County, OH, the average household income is $64,494 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,373 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tuscarawas County?

The estimated cost of living in Tuscarawas County, OH is approximately $2,584 per month for a single person, $3,851 for a couple, $6,243 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tuscarawas County?

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

Is Tuscarawas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tuscarawas County, OH would need approximately $2,584 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,494 per year ($5,375 per month). Tuscarawas County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Tuscarawas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tuscarawas County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tuscarawas County?

The average home value in Tuscarawas County, OH is $176,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,910, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tuscarawas County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tuscarawas County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tuscarawas County is in the New Philadelphia-Dover, 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