Cost of Living in Maumee, OH

Population 13,765 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

65
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Maumee offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $186,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $81,739, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 8 miles southwest of Toledo, Maumee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 73% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Maumee

The median home value in Maumee is $185,600 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $939/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,739/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 61.9°F and lows of 42.6°F, with about 37.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Maumee has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,600
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$271,527
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$939/mo
29% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,700/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.5x
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 73.8%
Renter-occupied 26.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$939
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,553/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
21.2 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.6%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
6.6%

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
$81,739
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,597
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.6%
Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 38
Female median age 41

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.9°F
Avg Low
42.6°F
Annual Precip
35"
Annual Snowfall
37.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353848627383878478655139
Low °F 202230405161646355443526
Precip" 2.372.282.613.453.823.453.273.152.932.592.652.44
Snow" 12.310.25.31.30.00.00.00.00.00.11.76.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
190
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
162
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,140
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Maumee, OH?

Maumee has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Maumee, OH?

The median gross rent in Maumee is $939 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maumee?

The median home value in Maumee is $185,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maumee?

The median household income in Maumee is $81,739 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maumee, OH?

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

Is Maumee, OH affordable?

Yes, Maumee is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Maumee?

Maumee has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35". Average annual snowfall is 37.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Maumee at a Glance

Population
13,765
Median Income
$81,739
Home Value
$185,600
Median Rent
$939/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
61.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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