Ohio has a cost of living index of 78 (US average = 100) with a median household income of $71,849 and a population of 8,332,600. We ranked 15 cities based on affordability, income, housing value, and climate to find the best places to call home in Ohio.
Beavercreek is 3% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $110,064 and a population of 46,787.
Bexley is 9% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $152,526 and a population of 13,324.
Bay Village is 13% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $122,083 and a population of 15,992.
Mack is 3% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $118,825 and a population of 11,444.
Avon is 7% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $126,618 and a population of 25,082.
Brecksville is 6% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $126,888 and a population of 13,656.
Harrison is 15% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $100,913 and a population of 13,460.
Hilliard is 11% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $122,864 and a population of 36,560.
Solon is 8% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $135,180 and a population of 23,970.
Dublin is 24% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $155,282 and a population of 49,031.
Gahanna is 3% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $106,004 and a population of 35,438.
Mentor is 13% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $89,202 and a population of 47,215.
Monroe is 2% more expensive than the national average with a median income of $103,638 and a population of 15,024.
Delaware is 7% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $92,928 and a population of 43,168.
Broadview Heights is 11% cheaper than the national average with a median income of $99,431 and a population of 19,768.
Our livability score combines four data-driven factors: affordability (35% — cost of living index relative to national average), income (25% — median household income from the Census Bureau), housing value (15% — home price to income ratio), and climate (15% — NOAA temperature normals favoring moderate climates). Population serves as a proxy for amenities (10%).
Only cities with at least 5,000–10,000 residents are included. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Zillow, HUD, and NOAA.