Cost of Living in North Royalton, OH

Population 31,013 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The North Royalton cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $276,000, rents near $1,061 a month.

North Royalton sits roughly 12 miles southwest of Cleveland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 194% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 91
Rent 81

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

About the Cost of Living in North Royalton

The median home value in North Royalton is $276,300 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,061/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,810/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 60.8°F and lows of 44.0°F, with about 63.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, North Royalton has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,300
9% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$327,670
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
19% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7x
Favors renting
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 71.1%
Renter-occupied 28.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,061
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,675/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
13.2%

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
$81,810
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,559
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.3
Male median age 42.4
Female median age 48.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947607180848276645140
Low °F 222431415161656457473728
Precip" 2.992.493.063.753.793.833.673.563.933.603.372.99
Snow" 18.415.110.82.70.00.00.00.00.00.14.512.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
32.1%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
276
PM2.5 days
83
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
4,080
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Royalton, OH?

North Royalton has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in North Royalton, OH?

The median gross rent in North Royalton is $1,061 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Royalton?

The median home value in North Royalton is $276,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Royalton?

The median household income in North Royalton is $81,810 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Royalton, OH?

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

Is North Royalton, OH affordable?

Yes, North Royalton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in North Royalton?

North Royalton has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 63.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Royalton at a Glance

Population
31,013
Median Income
$81,810
Home Value
$276,300
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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