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Moving from New Mexico to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Median household income $58,722 · winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days

Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

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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
New Mexico
92.2
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 0.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Mexico
73.6
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 0.8% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.1
Ohio
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.8
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
New Mexico
14.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 27% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.4
Ohio
98.6
Median home value
New Mexico
$279,900
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 14% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Mexico
$937/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 6.3% 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
New Mexico
89°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 5.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Mexico
22°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 4.5% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Mexico
54°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 5.2% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Mexico
278
Ohio
178
Ohio has 36% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Mexico
15 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 167% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Mexico
49
Ohio
42
Ohio has 14% lower AQI
Snow / year
New Mexico
23 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 8.7% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than New Mexico?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for New Mexico — 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?

New Mexico tops out at 5.9% 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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