Cost of Living in Chillicothe, OH
Population 21,958 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Chillicothe a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $146,000. Around 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Chillicothe is about 45 miles south of Columbus, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Columbus' $235,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Chillicothe
The median home value in Chillicothe is $145,900 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $842/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,193/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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 63.1°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Chillicothe has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 20 | 22 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.88 | 2.28 | 3.57 | 3.94 | 3.79 | 4.39 | 4.39 | 3.11 | 3.21 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 2.88 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Chillicothe, OH?
Chillicothe has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.
What is average rent in Chillicothe, OH?
The median gross rent in Chillicothe is $842 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Chillicothe?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $145,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Chillicothe?
The median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Chillicothe, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chillicothe is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Chillicothe, OH affordable?
Yes, Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe?
Chillicothe has average high temperatures of 63.1°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Chillicothe at a Glance
- Population
- 21,958
- Median Income
- $49,193
- Home Value
- $145,900
- Median Rent
- $842/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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