Cost of Living in Forest Park, OH
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
106.9
100 = national avg
+6.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,021
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,140
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing116.0
Food101.4
Transportation100.8
Healthcare101.1
Utilities104.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,051
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,353
per month
The overall cost of living index in Forest Park is 106.9, which is 6.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 116.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,021 per year to cover basic expenses.