What is the cost of living in London, OH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, London has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Ohio, London has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Ohio's index of 90.
The standard of living in London ranks as #122 most affordable out of the 284 places we measured in Ohio. By definition, that implies London ranks as the #162 most expensive place in the Buckeye State.
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London Cost Of Living Vs. Ohio
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in London. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in London is 99.
The Groceries index in London is 98.
The Health index in London is 84.
The Housing index in London is 95.
The Transportation index in London is 95.
The Utilities index in London is 93.
| Living Expense | London | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 97 | 100 |
London Cost Of Living Compared To Ohio Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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London, 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 London is $280,969.
The Median Rent in London is $916.
The Median Income in London is $60,231.
The Home Value To Income in London is 4.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in London is 0.18x.
London, OH Costs By Category
Detailed London Services costs vs. Ohio
Detailed London Groceries costs vs. Ohio
Detailed London Health costs vs. Ohio
Detailed London Transportation costs vs. Ohio
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around London
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around London. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Dublin, OH has a cost of living index of 125, 1.4x London.
Westerville, OH has a cost of living index of 108, 1.2x London.
Hilliard, OH has a cost of living index of 109, 1.2x London.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OH | 49,294 | 125 | 1.4x |
| Westerville, OH | 38,645 | 108 | 1.2x |
| Hilliard, OH | 38,033 | 109 | 1.2x |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 36,293 | 132 | 1.5x |
| Gahanna, OH | 35,486 | 104 | 1.2x |
| Worthington, OH | 14,938 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Powell, OH | 14,451 | 125 | 1.4x |
| Bexley, OH | 13,114 | 126 | 1.4x |
| New Albany, OH | 10,896 | 146 | 1.6x |
| Grandview Heights, OH | 8,647 | 131 | 1.5x |
