Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,192 in Minnesota versus $1,059 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $80,269 in Minnesota and $65,327 in Ohio — about 19% higher in Minnesota. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% 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
6.875%
5.75%
+1.1 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
2.75%
+7.1 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,192
$1,059
+11% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$345,600
$234,500
+32% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$65,327
+19% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
52.7°F
+5.3°F in Ohio
Minnesota vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,059 runs about 11% below Minnesota's $1,192, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Minnesota 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 $48,000 a year in Minnesota versus $42,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Minnesota or Ohio?
- Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% 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 1/1 cities we track in Minnesota/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.