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Most affordable towns to live in in Ohio
Ranked by our Cost of living score out of 100, which is based on everyday prices compared with the rest of the US, and typical rent. Of the 682 towns in Ohio with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Wolfhurst ranks first with a score of 99. Elmore and Pomeroy follow, with 98 and 98. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Everyday prices | Typical rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolfhurst | 99 | 80.5 | $271 | 1,058 |
| 2 | Elmore | 98 | 80.5 | $398 | 1,643 |
| 3 | Pomeroy | 98 | 80.5 | $491 | 1,565 |
| 4 | Continental | 98 | 80.5 | $497 | 1,368 |
| 5 | Malvern | 98 | 80.5 | $528 | 1,502 |
| 6 | Wellston | 97 | 80.5 | $534 | 5,452 |
| 7 | Brilliant | 97 | 80.5 | $536 | 1,213 |
| 8 | McArthur | 97 | 80.8 | $554 | 2,110 |
| 9 | Winchester | 97 | 80.9 | $555 | 1,282 |
| 10 | Covington | 96 | 82.0 | $588 | 2,596 |
| 11 | Aberdeen | 96 | 82.0 | $588 | 1,517 |
| 12 | New Boston | 95 | 82.9 | $616 | 2,470 |
| 13 | Russells Point | 95 | 82.9 | $617 | 1,398 |
| 14 | Brookfield Center | 95 | 83.0 | $619 | 1,216 |
| 15 | Gibsonburg | 95 | 83.0 | $620 | 2,532 |
| 16 | Union City | 95 | 83.1 | $622 | 1,519 |
| 17 | Kenton | 95 | 83.2 | $625 | 7,663 |
| 18 | Jackson Center | 94 | 83.4 | $630 | 1,339 |
| 19 | Lowellville | 94 | 83.5 | $635 | 1,088 |
| 20 | West Liberty | 94 | 83.6 | $638 | 1,494 |
| 21 | Calcutta | 93 | 83.9 | $646 | 4,754 |
| 22 | Woodville | 93 | 84.0 | $648 | 1,990 |
| 23 | Pleasant Grove | 93 | 84.2 | $653 | 1,436 |
| 24 | Sardinia | 93 | 84.2 | $653 | 1,138 |
| 25 | West Union | 93 | 84.3 | $658 | 2,899 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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