Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,059 in Ohio versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,327 in Ohio and $67,043 in Texas — about 3% higher in Texas. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.75%
6.25%
+0.5 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
None
+2.8 pp in Ohio
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,059
$1,170
+10% in Texas
Median Home Value
$234,500
$264,900
+13% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,327
$67,043
+3% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
67.2°F
+14.5°F in Texas
Ohio vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Texas?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,059 runs about 9% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Ohio than in Texas?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $42,000 a year in Ohio versus $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Ohio or Texas?
- Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Ohio/Texas — 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.