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Moving from Alaska to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alaska
102.4
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 9.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 22% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alaska
100.6
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 2.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
Ohio
98.9
Ohio has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 31% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
Ohio
98.6
Ohio has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Alaska
$376,500
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 36% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alaska
$1,048/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 16% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 29% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 163% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 57% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
Ohio
178
Ohio has 25% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 4.3% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alaska
8
Ohio
42
Ohio has 425% higher AQI
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 71% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Alaska?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alaska tops out at 0% income tax. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Ohio?

Most Ohio residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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