Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 31% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $51,707 in Ohio — about 9% higher in Connecticut. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% 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
6.35%
5.75%
+0.6 pp in Connecticut
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
2.75%
+4.2 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$817
+31% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$215,300
+15% in Connecticut
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$51,707
+9% in Connecticut
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
52.7°F
+0.2°F in Ohio
Connecticut vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 31% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut 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 $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $33,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Ohio?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% 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 1/3 cities we track in Connecticut/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.