Ohio
R+12 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 88
3.5%
Income Tax
303
Violent Crime / 100K
75.4
Life Expectancy
$235K
Median Home
$1,100
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$3,220/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
3.1/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Columbus indie heartland; Cleveland rock heritage (Rock Hall); Blossom Music Center; Zaftig, Platform, Actual Brewing
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Voters approved constitutional right to abortion 2023
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
4 commercial casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo. Sports betting launched 2023. Big lottery market.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Ponderosa Sun Club · Pine Shadows Club · Malabar Sun Club
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+0.9% job growth · 4% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
0.26% gross receipts tax applies
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Commercial Activity Tax (CAT): 0.26% on gross receipts over $150K
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.14 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks legal; 18+ only
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 33°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
7.1% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet homestead exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
Cost of living In Ohio
For a red state Ohio is taxed alot especially with property taxes....
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Living cost in OH : r/Ohio
Just moved from Ohio. 75k is poverty wage in most of CT. But for 3 it would be ok. 75k in Wooster Ohio, that should be fine....
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Cost of living difference from Ohio? : r/AskChicago
Hello everyone, considering a move to Chicago due to a job opportunity. I have recently lived in both Cleveland and Columbus, and was wondering if there ......
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Cost of Living : r/Ohio
For locally driven taxes, I'm dropping easily $17k a year, that is just my property tax and local income tax. Add state and federal taxes......
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My honest review of Ohio after moving from New York
cost of living (got a studio apartment for $1k a month). cheaper taxes (income tax is half of what it is in New York). no tax on food. plastic ......
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Thinking about moving to Ohio, and would like some ...
In Ohio, you will pay a state income tax. If you live within a municipality, you will also pay municipal income tax. If you don't live inside a ......
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Foreigner moving to Ohio
The taxes in Ohio are actually about average for the US. Places like Texas and Florida gouge you on property and sales taxes to make up for ......
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Thinking about moving Ohio : r/Cleveland
As for the taxes someone else mentioned, the city has its own tax department that you have to pay 2.5% of your income to every year in quarterly ......
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Lifelong Cincinnative; I have my opinions, I want to hear yours. Taxes, housing, culture/stuff to do, schools, etc…...
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.