Cost of Living in Archbold, OH

Population 4,369 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Archbold stay well under national norms: a median home value of $176,000 against median household incomes of $68,634 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio.

Located 40 miles west of Toledo, Archbold falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 64% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 56

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Archbold

The median home value in Archbold is $175,500 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $734/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,634/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 59.5°F and lows of 40.5°F. Overall, Archbold has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$175,500
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$308,482
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$734/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 71.9%
Renter-occupied 28.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$734
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,348/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
16.7 min
38% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
93.4%
Carpooled
2.4%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
2.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,634
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,405
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
20% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 8.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.9
Male median age 49.4
Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
40.5°F
Annual Precip
33"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323647607180848275634937
Low °F 182028394959626053423324
Precip" 1.941.652.263.483.893.383.633.372.672.322.481.88

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,229
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Archbold, OH?

Archbold has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Archbold, OH?

The median gross rent in Archbold is $734 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Archbold?

The median home value in Archbold is $175,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Archbold?

The median household income in Archbold is $68,634 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Archbold, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Archbold is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Archbold, OH affordable?

Yes, Archbold is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Archbold?

Archbold has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 40.5°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Archbold at a Glance

Population
4,369
Median Income
$68,634
Home Value
$175,500
Median Rent
$734/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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