The Most Affordable Cities in Ohio (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Toledo

64.1

Rent: $908/mo · Homes: $122,600 · Income: $50,562

Up to 3.5% · Sales tax: 7.25%

2

Cleveland

67.2

Rent: $961/mo · Homes: $109,600 · Income: $43,383

Up to 3.5% · Sales tax: 8.0%

3

Dayton

68.3

Rent: $1,042/mo · Homes: $117,500 · Income: $45,846

Up to 3.5% · Sales tax: 7.25%

4

Cincinnati

80.8

Rent: $1,115/mo · Homes: $263,300 · Income: $56,910

Up to 3.5% · Sales tax: 7.8%

5

Columbus

87.4

Rent: $1,383/mo · Homes: $279,900 · Income: $67,084

Up to 3.5% · Sales tax: 7.5%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.