The median home price in Ohio is $215,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $61,000, the price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
Property taxes in Ohio average 1.56% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $3,354 per year, or $280 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
Ohio has a state income tax of 0%–3.75%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Ohio is 90 (national average = 100). Beyond housing, your everyday expenses will also be below the national average.