Cost of Living in London, OH
Population 10,403 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
London sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Geographically, London is about 25 miles west of Columbus, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Columbus' $235,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in London
The median home value in London is $194,800 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $912/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,364/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 62.1°F and lows of 42.6°F. Overall, London has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% 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 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.22 | 1.94 | 2.99 | 3.54 | 3.85 | 4.05 | 3.72 | 3.05 | 3.00 | 2.52 | 2.36 | 2.52 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in London, OH?
London has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.
What is average rent in London, OH?
The median gross rent in London is $912 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in London?
The median home value in London is $194,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in London?
The median household income in London is $60,364 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in London, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in London is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is London, OH affordable?
Yes, London is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in London?
London has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
London at a Glance
- Population
- 10,403
- Median Income
- $60,364
- Home Value
- $194,800
- Median Rent
- $912/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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