Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Arkansas versus $817 in Ohio. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,074 in Arkansas and $51,707 in Ohio — about 12% higher in Arkansas. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
5.75%
+0.8 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
2.75%
+1.1 pp in Arkansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$817
about equal
Median Home Value
$221,200
$215,300
+3% in Arkansas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,074
$51,707
+12% in Arkansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.7°F
52.7°F
+9.0°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Ohio?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $817 in Arkansas and $817 in Ohio — within a few percent of each other.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Ohio?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Arkansas versus $33,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Ohio?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Ohio — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.