Cost of Living in Sheffield, OH
Population 4,287 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Sheffield a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $265,000.
Sheffield sits roughly 20 miles west of Cleveland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 182% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Sheffield
The median home value in Sheffield is $265,100 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,661/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,384/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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 59.2°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Sheffield has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.
Sheffield has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 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 | 34 | 36 | 45 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 75 | 63 | 49 | 39 |
| Low °F | 20 | 21 | 29 | 39 | 49 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.11 | 1.66 | 2.48 | 3.28 | 3.64 | 3.87 | 3.56 | 3.63 | 3.74 | 3.50 | 2.96 | 2.29 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Sheffield, OH?
Sheffield has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.
What is average rent in Sheffield, OH?
The median gross rent in Sheffield is $1,661 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Sheffield?
The median home value in Sheffield is $265,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Sheffield?
The median household income in Sheffield is $102,384 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Sheffield, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sheffield is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Sheffield, OH affordable?
Sheffield is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Sheffield?
Sheffield has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Sheffield at a Glance
- Population
- 4,287
- Median Income
- $102,384
- Home Value
- $265,100
- Median Rent
- $1,661/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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