Cost of Living in South Mount Vernon, OH
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.7
100 = national avg
-9.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,890
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,286
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing102.7
Food88.4
Transportation76.8
Healthcare90.7
Utilities93.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$862
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,078
per month
The overall cost of living index in South Mount Vernon is 90.7, which is 9.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 102.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,890 per year to cover basic expenses.