Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Ohio versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 36% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $51,707 in Ohio and $68,854 in Vermont — about 25% higher in Vermont. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.75%
6%
+0.3 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
8.75%
+6.0 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$1,275
+56% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$215,300
$400,200
+86% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$51,707
$68,854
+33% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
46.0°F
+6.7°F in Ohio
Ohio vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Vermont?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 36% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Ohio than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Ohio or Vermont?
- Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Ohio/Vermont — 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.