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Ohio cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Ohio has a cost-of-living index of 93.7 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $46,850, median household income of $72,212, combined average sales tax about 7.23%, and regular gas about $3.866/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index93.7100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$46,850
Median HH income$72,212
Sales tax (comb.)7.23%
Gas (87 octane)$3.866/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityColumbus (913,175)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Flat 2.75% (with brackets)

Sales tax: 5.75% state (combined avg. ~7.23%)

Major industries: Manufacturing (autos, steel), agriculture, healthcare, finance, logistics

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~84°F (July) · Winter low ~20°F (January)

Culture (context)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland) / Columbus Museum of Art

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What this means for you

What this means for you: a basket priced at 100 on the national baseline is indexed at 93.7 in Ohio. A salary that buys that basket at the baseline would need about 93.7% of that salary to buy the same basket here. That is index math from this snapshot, not a tax-equalized offer and not your rent.

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How to read this page

  1. Read the quick answer for Ohio's cost-of-living index, estimated annual cost, median income, sales tax, and gas price.
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FAQ

What is Ohio's cost of living index?

Ohio's cost-of-living index is 93.7 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Ohio?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $46,850 for Ohio.

What is median household income in Ohio?

Median household income in Ohio is $72,212 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Ohio?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Ohio is 7.23%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Ohio have a state income tax?

State income tax in Ohio: Flat 2.75% (with brackets).

What was regular gas in Ohio in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.866 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

How should a household read Ohio's cost-of-living index?

The index is 93.7 against a US baseline of 100. A salary that buys a basket at the baseline would need about 93.7% of that salary to buy the same basket in Ohio in this snapshot. It is not a tax bill, a rent quote, or financial advice.

Sources: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational, not financial, tax, or relocation advice.