Cost of Living in Marysville, OH

Population 26,540 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

89
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Marysville cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $271,000, rents near $1,179 a month. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 25 miles northwest of Columbus, Marysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 90

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

About the Cost of Living in Marysville

The median home value in Marysville is $271,000 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,179/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,490/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 62.1°F and lows of 42.6°F. Overall, Marysville has a cost of living index of 89 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$271,000
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$363,690
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
10% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,490/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
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 69.4%
Renter-occupied 30.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,179
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,793/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
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.3%
Carpooled
5.7%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
19.7%

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
$92,490
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,461
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.1%
Graduate degree 8.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 36.1
Female median age 37.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
42.6°F
Annual Precip
35.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364050637381848377655140
Low °F 212331415160646255433426
Precip" 2.221.942.993.543.854.053.723.053.002.522.362.52

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
5,210
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marysville, OH?

Marysville has a cost index of 89 (100 = national average). It is 11% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marysville, OH?

The median gross rent in Marysville is $1,179 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marysville?

The median home value in Marysville is $271,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marysville?

The median household income in Marysville is $92,490 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marysville, OH?

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

Is Marysville, OH affordable?

Yes, Marysville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 89 — about 11% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Marysville?

Marysville 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.

Marysville at a Glance

Population
26,540
Median Income
$92,490
Home Value
$271,000
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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