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Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Shiloh Ohio National
Cost of living8892100
Goods & Services105100100
Groceries99101100
Health care8698100
Housing6073100
Transportation100100100
Utilities9499100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Shiloh, OH

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Shiloh? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Shiloh stands at 88, making it 12% lower than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

Shiloh housing costs are 40.4% less than the national average, making this area an affordable place to live. Your net income can be heavily impacted by housing expenses, at times exceeding 30%. Fortunately, this area demonstrates that both homeownership and renting costs are significantly more budget-friendly than in the rest of the country. With such favorable housing affordability, Shiloh residents can earmark a more manageable portion of their income to housing.

Is Shiloh Affordable?

Is Shiloh affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Shiloh, for instance, where the median home price falls 48.6% lower than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 21.3% lower than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Shiloh flaunting a median household income of $38,155, 31% lower than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Shiloh?

Housing: When everyone's vying for homes in popular areas, it drives up property prices and rents, making the overall cost of living surge. On the flip side, in less sought-after locales, where housing demand is low, prices tend to dip, resulting in a more economical cost of living. In Shiloh, the housing index comes in at 40.4% lower than the national average.

Urbanization: Urban areas with extensive amenities and job opportunities tend to have a higher cost of living due to increased demand for services and relocation, resulting in higher home prices and higher rents. Less densely populated rural areas, or areas with less demand tend to have fewer amenities and slower job growth, which results in a lower cost of living.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may institute government subsidies or assistance programs designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living for their residents. These programs encompass a variety of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farm subsidies. Areas that provide fewer subsidies may see an uptick in their overall cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The cost of living data in Shiloh displayed above is sourced from the C2ER cost of living index, which serves as a practical tool for comparing living expenses across urban areas. Published on a quarterly basis, this index aggregates data from over 300 independent researchers, encompassing more than 60 goods and services, in 6 different categories. The weightings assigned to cost differences rely on government survey data that tracks the spending habits of professional and executive households. It's worth noting that the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, while AreaVibes integrates tax rates into the overall cost of living evaluation for each region.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Shiloh is 4% lower than the Ohio average
  • The cost of living in Shiloh is 12% lower than the national average
  • Shiloh housing is 40% lower than the national average
  • Ohio general sales tax is 13% higher than the national average
  • Ohio state income tax is 6% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$62,461$5,205$1,457$1,874
      Renters$28,030$2,336$654$841

      Ohio Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Ohio 5.75% 8%

      Ohio Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Ohio 2.76% 3.99%

      Goods & Services

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      Haircut $23.45$24.263.3%
      Beauty Salon $39.83$45.5612.6%
      Toothpaste $3.75$3.701.3%
      Shampoo $1.21$1.285.5%
      Movie $11.62$12.134.2%
      Bowling $11.78$18.0034.6%

      Groceries

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.28$5.847.5%
      Fried Chicken $1.39$1.5711.4%
      Milk $4.55$4.672.5%
      Potatoes $4.83$4.932.1%
      Pizza $11.74$12.092.9%
      Beer $10.79$10.413.6%

      Health Care

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $82.43$125.6834.4%
      Doctor $123.67$135.788.9%
      Dentist $92.00$113.2918.8%
      Ibuprofen $10.24$10.653.9%
      Lipitor $421.83$468.6010.0%

      Housing

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      Home Price $95,000.00$184,700.0048.6%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,797.82$2,346.6923.4%
      Apartment Rent $747.00$949.0021.3%

      Transportation

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.38$3.462.3%
      Tire Balancing $64.21$59.927.2%

      Utilities

      Item Shiloh National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $180.12$193.997.2%
      Phone $184.90$192.253.8%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.