Compare cities in Ohio
Compare 8 metro profiles in Ohio, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Ohio metros to compare
- #1
Columbus, OH
Cost/climate 71, Work 84, Daily life 56, Community 64. ACS rent $1,146/mo; safety 68/100.
- #2
Cincinnati, OH
Cost/climate 77, Work 83, Daily life 50, Community 55. ACS rent $990/mo; safety 65/100.
- #3
Akron, OH
Cost/climate 79, Work 74, Daily life 42, Community 62. ACS rent $962/mo; safety 83/100.
- #4
Toledo, OH
Cost/climate 85, Work 77, Daily life 39, Community 50. ACS rent $880/mo; safety 56/100.
- #5
Dayton, OH
Cost/climate 82, Work 76, Daily life 43, Community 48. ACS rent $941/mo; safety 56/100.
- #6
Canton, OH
Cost/climate 83, Work 76, Daily life 43, Community 39. ACS rent $835/mo; safety 59/100.
- #7
Cleveland, OH
Cost/climate 79, Work 84, Daily life 26, Community 50. ACS rent $957/mo; safety 59/100.
- #8
Youngstown, OH
Cost/climate 87, Work 75, Daily life 37, Community 39. ACS rent $754/mo; safety 59/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Ohio: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Social Security benefits are exempt from Ohio income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Generally taxable | Pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are taxable (top rate 2.75% as Ohio moves to a flat tax); small retirement-income and senior credits apply; military retirement pay is exempt. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Homestead exemption (~$29,000 value reduction for 2025, income-qualified ~$40,000 AGI) for homeowners 65+ or disabled; ~$58,000 for disabled veterans/surviving spouses of fallen public-safety officers. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Ohio revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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