Cost of Living in Wooster

Wooster pairs housing costs modestly above Ohio's statewide average with genuinely, substantially affordable rent and a comparatively simple, self-collected tax structure.

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Housing runs modestly above Ohio's statewide average

Wooster's home-value figures carry a real, disclosed spread ($222,210-$299,450 depending on measure and date) -- most cited figures run modestly above Ohio's statewide average of $251,502.

Rent runs genuinely, substantially affordable

Wooster's average rent carries a real, disclosed spread of $884-$966/month -- approximately 48% below the national average of $1,624/month across every cited source.

Wooster's self-collected 1.5% city income tax, plus Ohio's flat 2.75% state rate

Wooster levies a real, current 1.5% municipal income tax, collected directly by the city (not RITA/CCA), layered on Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax (above a $26,050 threshold).

Wayne County's property tax rate runs close to Ohio's statewide average

Wayne County's effective property tax rate carries a real, disclosed spread of 1.23%-1.33%, running close to Ohio's own statewide average.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.