Lorain, OH Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lorain, Ohio?
$1,800 / month
for a family, 66.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,600 for the year for a family.
$2,433 / month
for a single person, 49.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,200 for the year for a single person.

Lorain cost of living score
81
Less expensive
19.0% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Ohio average
Lorain, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Ohio.

Lorain, OH

Housing costs in Lorain?
A typical home costs $113,400, which is 66.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lorain costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Lorain?
To live comfortably in Lorain, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lorain?
The cost of living in Lorain, OH is lower than the US average. According to data from the US Department of Commerce, the median house value in Lorain is $113,400, which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Lorain is 70.9 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. This means that it's more affordable to live in Lorain than in other parts of the country. All in all, Lorain provides an attractive option for those looking to save money without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLorainOhioUnited States
    Unlock82.7100.0
  94.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock88.7100.0
  33.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$197,000$338,100
  94.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock83.9100.0
  103.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Well, in short...It Sucks !!! It's become like the movie "Escape from New York". The city of Lorain has the highest amount of sex offenders and other criminals. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Lorain for over 40 years of my life. It used to be a nice place to grow up and then raise a family. I return every year to visit family and meet up with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Living in Ohio is very unmotivating. There have been job cuts, homelessness and uncompassion all around us here. We strive to get ahead and take care of our families.   More

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