Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $51,707 in Ohio — about 9% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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
4%
5.75%
+1.8 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
2.75%
+2.4 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$817
+11% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$215,300
+18% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$51,707
+9% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
52.7°F
+12.5°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 11% below Georgia's $916, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $33,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Ohio?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 Georgia/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.