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Moving from Kansas to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Plains, aviation industry, university towns. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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Living now

Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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
Kansas
90.1
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 3.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kansas
71.2
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 2.6% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Kansas
97.5
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 0.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kansas
98.5
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 22% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kansas
98.0
Ohio
98.6
Ohio has 0.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Kansas
$238,700
Ohio
$239,800
Median monthly rent
Kansas
$861/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 2.0% 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
Kansas
89°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 5.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kansas
21°F
Ohio
21°F
Avg annual temperature
Kansas
55°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 5.9% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kansas
217
Ohio
178
Ohio has 18% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kansas
32 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 26% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Kansas
38
Ohio
42
Ohio has 11% higher AQI
Snow / year
Kansas
16 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 56% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Kansas?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.1 for Kansas — 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?

Kansas tops out at 5.58% 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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