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
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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
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My honest review of Ohio after moving from New York
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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.