Indiana vs Ohio
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
5.75%
+1.3 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
2.75%
+0.2 pp in Indiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,059
+10% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$207,000
$234,500
+13% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$65,327
+4% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
52.7°F
+0.5°F in Indiana
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Indiana/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.