Cost of Living in South Lebanon, OH

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
12%
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 South Lebanon Ohio National
Cost of living10189100
Groceries9997100
Health care9896100
Housing11274100
Transportation9696100
Utilities9396100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9395100
Household Items9997100
Education & Childcare9293100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Lebanon is 13% higher than the Ohio average
  • The cost of living in South Lebanon is 1% higher than the national average
  • South Lebanon housing is 12% 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$185,776$15,481$4,334$5,574
      Renters$30,837$2,570$719$925
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in South Lebanon is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. South Lebanon has a median income of about $185,776 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $4,334 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $30,837. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $719 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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.
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