Thinking about living in Ohio?
If so, youre in good hands.
Theres so much to love (andnotlove) about calling Ohio home.
Cincinnati, Ohio (Shutterstock/Christian Hinkle)
Dont hesitate to reach out with questions, Id love to help.
Take Cincinnati for example.
The average salary is an impressive $74,000 yet the median home price is only $230,000.
Cleveland, Ohio (Shutterstock/dvgpro)
This income-to-house-price ratio is unheard of in America these days.
#2. you might live comfortably on less because most everyday expenses are well below the national average.
Everything from groceries, haircuts, eating out and transportation will be cheaper than most other US cities.
Living in Ohio (Shutterstock/Sara Winter)
I finally have the means to enjoy the little things.
#3.
Outdoor recreation
One of the biggest perks of living in Ohio is having daily access to outdoor recreation.
Cincinnati, Ohio | (Shutterstock/Sean Pavone)
From hiking and mountain biking to swimming and fishing Ohio can scratch almost any itch.
Our natural wonders are great, but theyd never be mistaken as the best in the country.
#4.
Cleveland, Ohio (Shutterstock/Kenneth Sponsler)
And indeed, having access to these three cities is a perk of living in Ohio.
Each has a unique culture and a plethora of great things to do.
For example, Washington has Seattle, New York has NYC and Georgia has Atlanta.
Cleveland, Ohio (Shutterstock/Sean Pavone)
), Texas (also massive) and Arizona.
But look at me getting sidetracked.
Youll always have something to do while living in Ohio!
Pros & Cons of Living in Ohio | (Shutterstock/Ronald E Grafe)
#5.
Top-notch sports culture
Id be remiss if I didnt mention the enthusiastic sports culture while living in Ohio!
Is our enthusiasm obnoxious as times?
Winter in Toledo, Ohio (Shutterstock/Michael Shake)
But its the one thing that binds the state together.
Professional Sports Teams in Ohio
#6.
Though Im hesitant to share my favorites (the long lines!)
Dayton, Ohio (Shutterstock/Patricia Thomas)
I think they deserve a shout-out.
#7.
Midwest friendliness
Yet another advantage of moving to Ohio is the friendliness of the locals.
Columbus, Ohio (Shutterstock/Agnieszka Gaul)
#8.
Were Americas test market
I heard a fascinating interview onNPRwhere the topic of Columbus, Ohio was being discussed.
The reason for this is simple: Companies believe that Columbus is an adequate representation of the US population.
Which is pretty cool.
Cons of Moving to Ohio
#1.
Ive lost count of the number of times Ive heard a joke about living in Ohio.
But its been my experience so I wanted to share.
#2.
What does this mean for daily life?
is apparent in daily life in Ohio.
I consider this a huge disadvantage because things seem to stay the same from generation to generation.
#3.
The rust belt is a reference to US states in a state of decline.
Think towns ripe with depression, high crime rates and poverty.
Unfortunately, Ohio is one of the states within the Rust Belt.
Anyone that takes a drive to the less populous parts of the state will see this for themselves.
Hell, you dont even have to go that far.
Even our metro areas have grown stagnant (unable to attract tourism, etc.)
and the population continues to drop as large employers seek headquarters elsewhere.
#4.
In fact, we currentlyrank 41st for job prospects.
#5.
Racism is glaringly obvious
This one goes hand-in-hand with folks getting stuck in Ohio and things seldom changing.
Turns out Im not the only one that thinks so.
#6.
I almost did a double-take, variety?
As someone that hails from the Pacific Northwest, a lively discussion naturally ensued.
And yeah, we have access to that beauty, but we dont have stunning expanses of coastal beaches.
Well, we have hills (and hell, those leave much to be desired).
Ohios poor air quality and high pollution rates are concerning.
#7.
Also worth mention,we have some of themost dangerous winter driving conditionsin the US.Imagine!
Between the affordable housing market and low cost of living in Ohio, youll find yourself content.
