Missouri vs Ohio
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
5.75%
+1.5 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
2.75%
+2.0 pp in Missouri
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,059
+3% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$227,000
$234,500
+3% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$65,327
+3% in Missouri
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
52.7°F
+4.0°F in Missouri
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Missouri/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.