Skip to content

Free comparison

Moving from Ohio to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

OH state flag
Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

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

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

TX state flag
Moving to

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Ohio
92.8
Texas
97.1
Texas has 4.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Texas
96.5
Texas has 32% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Texas
99.3
Texas has 1.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Texas has 13% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Texas
99.4
Texas has 0.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 31% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Texas
$1,307/mo
Texas is 49% more expensive to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Ohio
84°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 14% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 81% more winter lows
Sunny days / year
Ohio
51.3
Texas
232
Texas has 352% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
178 in
Texas
28 in
Texas is 84% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
39.8
Texas
57
Texas has 43% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
42 in
Texas
3 in
Texas is 93% less annual snowfall

Get the full OhioTexas report

Schools, healthcare, taxes, transportation, lifestyle, crime, family fit, move logistics, AI assistant, and 90-day timeline.

See the full comparison

Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Ohio?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

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

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

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

Related comparisons