Cost of Living in East Liverpool, OH

Population 9,869 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

37
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Liverpool's median household income of $37,262 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (29% here).

Geographically, East Liverpool is about 35 miles west of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 26
Rent 55

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

About the Cost of Living in East Liverpool

The median home value in East Liverpool is $78,100 — 74% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $717/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,262/year is 50% 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Liverpool has a cost of living index of 37 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$78,100
74% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$99,651
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$717/mo
45% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.1x
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 55.9%
Renter-occupied 44.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$717
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,331/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
25.7 min
5% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.0%
Carpooled
12.3%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
2.4%

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
$37,262
50% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,678
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
21% above avg
Poverty Rate
29.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.4%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.4
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 41

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

88.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
3,897
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Liverpool, OH?

East Liverpool has a cost index of 37 (100 = national average). It is 63% below the national average.

What is average rent in East Liverpool, OH?

The median gross rent in East Liverpool is $717 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Liverpool?

The median home value in East Liverpool is $78,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in East Liverpool?

The median household income in East Liverpool is $37,262 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Liverpool, OH?

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

Is East Liverpool, OH affordable?

Yes, East Liverpool is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 37 — about 63% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in East Liverpool?

East Liverpool 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.

East Liverpool at a Glance

Population
9,869
Median Income
$37,262
Home Value
$78,100
Median Rent
$717/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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