Cost of Living in Calcutta, OH

Population 4,770 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Calcutta a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $160,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Calcutta falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 52
Rent 51

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

About the Cost of Living in Calcutta

The median home value in Calcutta is $159,700 — 48% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $664/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,341/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Calcutta has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$159,700
48% below avg
Median Rent
$664/mo
49% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.0x
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 82.4%
Renter-occupied 17.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$664
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,278/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
21.3 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
5.6%

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
$60,341
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,452
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.1%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.2
Male median age 50.1
Female median age 52.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 11 — Good
98.4%
Good air days/yr
74
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Calcutta, OH?

Calcutta has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Calcutta, OH?

The median gross rent in Calcutta is $664 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Calcutta?

The median home value in Calcutta is $159,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Calcutta?

The median household income in Calcutta is $60,341 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Calcutta, OH?

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

Is Calcutta, OH affordable?

Yes, Calcutta is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Calcutta?

Calcutta has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Calcutta at a Glance

Population
4,770
Median Income
$60,341
Home Value
$159,700
Median Rent
$664/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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