Cost of Living in Cheviot, OH

Population 8,655 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

54
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 Cheviot a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $138,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Cheviot sits roughly 6 miles west of Cincinnati — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 45
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Cheviot

The median home value in Cheviot is $137,900 — 55% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $878/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,654/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 23.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Cheviot has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$137,900
55% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$316,641
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$878/mo
33% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,080/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.1x
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 53.8%
Renter-occupied 46.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$878
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,492/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
27.0 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.6%
Carpooled
6.9%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
15.1%

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
$54,654
27% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,483
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
33% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Labor Force Participation
76.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.8
Male median age 32.2
Female median age 34.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454667583868579675443
Low °F 232634445462666557463528
Precip" 3.303.174.164.534.674.753.833.433.113.353.233.73
Snow" 7.76.73.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cheviot, OH?

Cheviot has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cheviot, OH?

The median gross rent in Cheviot is $878 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cheviot?

The median home value in Cheviot is $137,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cheviot?

The median household income in Cheviot is $54,654 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cheviot, OH?

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

Is Cheviot, OH affordable?

Yes, Cheviot is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cheviot?

Cheviot has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 23.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cheviot at a Glance

Population
8,655
Median Income
$54,654
Home Value
$137,900
Median Rent
$878/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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