What is the cost of living in Findlay, OH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Findlay has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Ohio, Findlay has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Ohio's index of 90.
The standard of living in Findlay ranks as #155 most affordable out of the 284 places we measured in Ohio. By definition, that implies Findlay ranks as the #129 most expensive place in the Buckeye State.
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Findlay Cost Of Living Vs. Ohio
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Findlay. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Findlay is 98.
The Groceries index in Findlay is 96.
The Health index in Findlay is 76.
The Housing index in Findlay is 96.
The Transportation index in Findlay is 91.
The Utilities index in Findlay is 102.
| Living Expense | Findlay | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 91 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 97 | 100 |
Findlay Cost Of Living Compared To Ohio Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Findlay, OH Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Ohio, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Findlay is $240,718.
The Median Rent in Findlay is $975.
The Median Income in Findlay is $61,423.
The Home Value To Income in Findlay is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Findlay is 0.19x.
Findlay, OH Costs By Category
Detailed Findlay Services costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Findlay Groceries costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Findlay Health costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Findlay Transportation costs vs. Ohio
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Findlay
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Findlay. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Bowling Green, OH has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Findlay.
Perrysburg, OH has a cost of living index of 101, 1.1x Findlay.
Sylvania, OH has a cost of living index of 96, 1.0x Findlay.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Findlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, OH | 29,983 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Perrysburg, OH | 25,181 | 101 | 1.1x |
| Sylvania, OH | 19,055 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Maumee, OH | 13,715 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 9,894 | 85 | 0.9x |
| Rossford, OH | 6,323 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Waterville, OH | 6,017 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Port Clinton, OH | 5,970 | 86 | 0.9x |
