Question 1

What is the cost of living in Sandusky, OH?

Accepted Answer

Sandusky, OH's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 89.28, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 10.7% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,106/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Sandusky, OH?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Sandusky, OH, the average median wage is $80,154. The single highest-paying occupation here is Physicians, All Other at $209,150/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Sandusky?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Sandusky, OH are: 1) Physicians, All Other at $209,150; 2) Architectural and Engineering Managers at $149,370; 3) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $135,940; 4) Pharmacists at $131,630; 5) Financial Managers at $127,100. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Sandusky?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Sandusky, OH is $1,106/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Sandusky data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
71	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	Repair & Maintenance	$63K	$30.16/hr
72	Food Service Managers	Management	$63K	$30.09/hr
73	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	Healthcare	$63K	$30.06/hr
74	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	Repair & Maintenance	$62K	$30/hr
75	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	Repair & Maintenance	$62K	$29.96/hr
76	Human Resources Specialists	Business & Finance	$62K	$29.84/hr
77	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	Production & Manufacturing	$61K	$29.5/hr
78	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Repair & Maintenance	$61K	$29.35/hr
79	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	Office & Admin	$61K	$29.33/hr
80	Physical Therapist Assistants	Healthcare Support	$61K	$29.14/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Sandusky, OH

Highest paying careers in Sandusky

Affordability snapshot: Sandusky