Cost of Living in Congress, OH
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
76.0
100 = national avg
-24.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$33,449
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$79,061
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing44.4
Food97.3
Transportation87.8
Healthcare97.8
Utilities87.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$816
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,041
per month
The overall cost of living index in Congress is 76.0, which is 24.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 44.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,449 per year to cover basic expenses.