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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
73%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Dry Run Ohio National
Cost of living11889100
Groceries9797100
Health care9596100
Housing17374100
Transportation9596100
Utilities9596100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9395100
Household Items9797100
Education & Childcare9293100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Dry Run is 33% higher than the Ohio average
  • The cost of living in Dry Run is 18% higher than the national average
  • Dry Run housing is 73% higher 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$259,507$21,626$6,055$7,786
      Renters$141,404$11,784$3,299$4,243
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Dry Run, OH, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Dry Run, homeowners have a median income of $259,507. Using that number, a maximum of $6,055 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $141,404, which means there is a maximum of $3,299 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.