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Moving from Missouri to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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Living now

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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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
Missouri
90.8
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 2.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Missouri
69.9
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 4.5% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Missouri
97.7
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 0.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Missouri
98.6
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 40% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Missouri
98.2
Ohio
98.6
Median home value
Missouri
$254,400
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 5.7% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Missouri
$870/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 0.9% 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
Missouri
88°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 4.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Missouri
24°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 13% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Missouri
55°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 6.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Missouri
200
Ohio
178
Ohio has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Missouri
44 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 8.7% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Missouri
44
Ohio
42
Ohio has 4.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Missouri
12 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 108% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Missouri?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.1 for Missouri — 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?

Missouri tops out at 4.7% 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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