Arizona vs Ohio
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
5.75%
+0.2 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
2.75%
+0.3 pp in Ohio
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,059
+15% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$234,500
+36% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$65,327
+15% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
52.7°F
+22.4°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/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.