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Ohio City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Ohio.

Ohio, located in the Midwest, is characterized by a blend of urban centers and rural landscapes, offering a balance of city amenities and small-town charm. The state's economy is robust and diverse, with manufacturing being a significant sector, particularly in plastics, rubber, fabricated metals, and automobiles. Other major industries include financial activities, healthcare, education, and bioscience, with growing technology and logistics sectors. Living in Ohio is generally affordable, with the cost of living, especially housing, being lower than the national average. The climate is continental, featuring four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, and precipitation occurring year-round.

20
Cities
$65K
Avg Salary
91
Avg Cost Index
Kettering
Top City

About Ohio

Ohio is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 91, with average salaries around $64,785. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Ohio

Kettering #1 Best City 66

Kettering

Ohio, USA

SafetyA-
CostB
Growth67
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$68,500
Cost of Living91/100
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Parma #2 Best City 65

Parma

Ohio, USA

SafetyB+
CostB
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,250
Median Income$64,500
Cost of Living91/100
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Elyria, Ohio city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Nyttend (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons #3 Best City 59

Elyria

Ohio, USA

SafetyC-
CostB-
Growth45
Avg. Rent$917
Median Income$54,945
Cost of Living94/100
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Springfield #4 Best City 54

Springfield

Ohio, USA

SafetyF
CostB+
Growth60
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$47,143
Cost of Living85/100
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Lorain #5 Best City 54

Lorain

Ohio, USA

SafetyC+
CostB+
Growth62
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$48,500
Cost of Living85/100
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Cincinnati, Ohio city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data EEJCC (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #6 Best City 53

Cincinnati

Ohio, USA

SafetyB-
CostC+
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,410
Median Income$52,909
Cost of Living103/100
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Akron, Ohio city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Brandon Bisel (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #7 Best City 46

Akron

Ohio, USA

SafetyF
CostB+
Growth40
Avg. Rent$1,123
Median Income$48,076
Cost of Living85/100
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Toledo, Ohio city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Jason Zhang (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons #8 Best City 43

Toledo

Ohio, USA

SafetyF
CostB-
Growth60
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$49,724
Cost of Living95/100
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$99
State Filing Fee
3.99%
State Income Tax
5.75%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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