Cost of Living in New Burlington, OH

Population 5,556 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in New Burlington can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $221,000 against $72,455 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. A poverty rate near 28% 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.

Located 9 miles north of Cincinnati, New Burlington falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Cincinnati's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 90

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

About the Cost of Living in New Burlington

The median home value in New Burlington is $221,000 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,187/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,455/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.7%, 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, New Burlington has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$221,000
28% below avg
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5x
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 69.6%
Renter-occupied 30.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,187
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,801/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.3%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
28.2%

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
$72,455
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,291
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
81% above avg
Poverty Rate
27.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.2%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 35.1
Female median age 29.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Burlington, OH?

New Burlington has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Burlington, OH?

The median gross rent in New Burlington is $1,187 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Burlington?

The median home value in New Burlington is $221,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in New Burlington?

The median household income in New Burlington is $72,455 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Burlington, OH?

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

Is New Burlington, OH affordable?

Yes, New Burlington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Burlington?

New Burlington has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Burlington at a Glance

Population
5,556
Median Income
$72,455
Home Value
$221,000
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
Unemployment
8.7%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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