Cost of Living in North Madison, OH

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
24%
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 North Madison Ohio National
Cost of living9189100
Groceries9997100
Health care9796100
Housing7674100
Transportation9596100
Utilities9696100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9395100
Household Items9997100
Education & Childcare9993100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in North Madison is 2% higher than the Ohio average
  • The cost of living in North Madison is 9% lower than the national average
  • North Madison housing is 24% 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$83,631$6,969$1,951$2,509
      Renters$76,944$6,412$1,795$2,309
      The affordability of the housing market in North Madison, OH as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among North Madison homeowners, the median income is $83,631. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,951 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $76,944. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,795 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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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      North Madison, OH8,964919.4%

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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.
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