Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $1,059 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 14% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $65,327 in Ohio — about 6% higher in Florida. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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%
5.75%
+0.3 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
2.75%
+2.8 pp in Ohio
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,059
+14% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$234,500
+27% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$65,327
+6% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
52.7°F
+19.1°F in Florida
Florida vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,059 runs about 14% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $42,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Ohio?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.