Cost of Living in Sunbury, OH

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
30%
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 Sunbury Ohio National
Cost of living10689100
Groceries9697100
Health care9796100
Housing13074100
Transportation9896100
Utilities9496100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9595100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare9293100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sunbury is 19% higher than the Ohio average
  • The cost of living in Sunbury is 6% higher than the national average
  • Sunbury housing is 30% 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$127,633$10,636$2,978$3,829
      Renters$104,424$8,702$2,436$3,133
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Sunbury, OH, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Sunbury homeowners, is $127,633. This would allow for a maximum of $2,978 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $104,424 which would result in a maximum of $2,436 to be spent on rental 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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      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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