Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,705 in New York versus $1,059 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 38% cheaper on rent than New York, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $79,713 in New York and $65,327 in Ohio — about 18% higher in New York. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% 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)
10.90%
2.75%
+8.2 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,705
$1,059
+38% in New York
Median Home Value
$751,700
$234,500
+69% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$79,713
$65,327
+18% in New York
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
55.0°F
52.7°F
+2.3°F in New York
New York vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New York or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,059 runs about 38% below New York's $1,705, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in New York 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 $68,000 a year in New York versus $42,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, New York or Ohio?
- New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% 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 1/1 cities we track in New York/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.