Cost of Living in Ottawa, OH
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.0
100 = national avg
-5.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,785
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,765
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing84.8
Food100.7
Transportation101.3
Healthcare100.5
Utilities97.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$808
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,053
per month
The overall cost of living index in Ottawa is 95.0, which is 5.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,785 per year to cover basic expenses.