Cost of Living in Logan, OH

Population 7,077 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Logan is a smaller Ohio community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,680 and housing costs ($143,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. A poverty rate near 27% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Logan is about 45 miles southeast 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 39% lower than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 47
Rent 55

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

About the Cost of Living in Logan

The median home value in Logan is $143,000 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $719/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,680/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 63.1°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Logan has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$143,000
53% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$255,097
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$719/mo
45% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
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 62.6%
Renter-occupied 37.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$719
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,333/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
27.3 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
5.7%

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
$52,680
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,335
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.7%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.2
Male median age 35.2
Female median age 40.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.1°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
40.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384252657482848378665342
Low °F 202231405059626052413226
Precip" 2.882.283.573.943.794.394.393.113.212.872.992.88

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

83%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
3,699
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Logan, OH?

Logan has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Logan, OH?

The median gross rent in Logan is $719 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Logan?

The median home value in Logan is $143,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Logan?

The median household income in Logan is $52,680 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Logan, OH?

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

Is Logan, OH affordable?

Yes, Logan is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Logan?

Logan 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.

Logan at a Glance

Population
7,077
Median Income
$52,680
Home Value
$143,000
Median Rent
$719/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
63.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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