OH · Rank 12 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Ohio?
Yes — manageable.
The average Ohio teacher earns $70,586 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,603/mo, which is 27% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$70,586
Cost-of-Living Index
94.3
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
59/100
Renting in Ohio
2BR Rent / mo
$1,603
Annual Rent
$19,237
% of Salary
27%
Left after rent
$4,279/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Ohio
Median Home Price
$396,060
10% Down
$39,606
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,371/mo
Full PITI
$2,850/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.