Cost of Living in Euclid, OH

Population 48,991 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Euclid cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $115,000, rents near $984 a month. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.3% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 11 miles northeast of Cleveland, Euclid falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Euclid

The median home value in Euclid is $114,700 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $984/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,696/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Euclid has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$114,700
62% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$142,052
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$984/mo
25% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,238/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.7x
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 45.7%
Renter-occupied 54.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$984
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,598/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.7%
Carpooled
9.0%
Public transit
6.2%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
10.7%

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
$48,696
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,520
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
32% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.3%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.5
Male median age 38.9
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
45.8°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576877818074635140
Low °F 242531415363686760493830
Precip" 1.761.532.353.103.512.843.663.452.943.242.922.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
32.1%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
276
PM2.5 days
83
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

72%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
4,985
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Euclid, OH?

Euclid has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in Euclid, OH?

The median gross rent in Euclid is $984 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Euclid?

The median home value in Euclid is $114,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Euclid?

The median household income in Euclid is $48,696 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Euclid, OH?

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

Is Euclid, OH affordable?

Yes, Euclid is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Euclid?

Euclid has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 45.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Euclid at a Glance

Population
48,991
Median Income
$48,696
Home Value
$114,700
Median Rent
$984/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
58.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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