OH · Rank 6 of 50 affordable

Can teachers afford to live in Ohio?

Yes — manageable.

The average Ohio teacher earns $65,396 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,564/mo, which is 29% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.

Avg Teacher Salary
$65,396
Cost-of-Living Index
92
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
54/100

Renting in Ohio

2BR Rent / mo
$1,564
Annual Rent
$18,768
% of Salary
29%
Left after rent
$3,886/mo

Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.

Buying a Home in Ohio

Median Home Price
$386,400
10% Down
$38,640
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,314/mo
Full PITI
$2,781/mo

Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.

Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.

How Ohio Compares