Cost of Living in St. Bernard, OH

Population 3,998 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in St. Bernard stay well under national norms: a median home value of $140,000 against median household incomes of $74,911 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, St. Bernard is part of the immediate Cincinnati metro area. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in St. Bernard

The median home value in St. Bernard is $139,500 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $840/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,911/year is equal to 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, St. Bernard has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$139,500
54% below avg
Median Rent
$840/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.8x
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 65.4%
Renter-occupied 34.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$840
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,454/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
22.0 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
3.6%
Work from home
5.2%

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
$74,911
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,094
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.7%
Graduate degree 11.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.2
Male median age 46.3
Female median age 42.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 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 St. Bernard, OH?

St. Bernard has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in St. Bernard, OH?

The median gross rent in St. Bernard is $840 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in St. Bernard?

The median home value in St. Bernard is $139,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in St. Bernard?

The median household income in St. Bernard is $74,911 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in St. Bernard, OH?

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

Is St. Bernard, OH affordable?

Yes, St. Bernard is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in St. Bernard?

St. Bernard has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

St. Bernard at a Glance

Population
3,998
Median Income
$74,911
Home Value
$139,500
Median Rent
$840/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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