Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Ohio versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $51,707 in Ohio and $74,925 in Utah — about 31% higher in Utah. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.75%
6.1%
+0.3 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
4.50%
+1.8 pp in Utah
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$1,166
+43% in Utah
Median Home Value
$215,300
$495,700
+130% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$51,707
$74,925
+45% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
52.8°F
+0.1°F in Utah
Ohio vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Utah?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 30% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Ohio than in Utah?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Ohio versus $47,000 in Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Ohio or Utah?
- Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Ohio/Utah — 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.