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Moving from Arkansas to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 6.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 25% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 1.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Ohio
98.9
Ohio has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 38% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Ohio
98.6
Ohio has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 11% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 11% more expensive 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
Arkansas
92°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 8.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 30% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 15% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Ohio
178
Ohio has 18% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 23% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Ohio
42
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 733% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Arkansas?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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